NOUN | body | Humulin, recombinant human insulin | a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin |
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Sounds | hhyuw.myuw'lihn | |
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Rhymes | Adrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn... |
Meaning | A form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin. | |
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Synonym | recombinant human insulin | |
Broader | insulin | hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas |
Usage of | trade name | a name given to a product or service |
Spanish | insulina humana recombinante |
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