Meaning | hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells. |
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Narrower | Lente Insulin, Lente Iletin | trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus |
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recombinant human insulin, Humulin | A form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin |
Broader | hormone, endocrine, internal secretion | The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect |
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hypoglycemic agent, hypoglycaemic agent | Any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus |
Spanish | insulina |
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Catalan | insulina |
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