HyperDic: recombinant_human_insulin

English > 1 sense of the expression recombinant human insulin:
NOUNbodyrecombinant human insulin, Humulina form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin
English > recombinant human insulin: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA 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.
SynonymHumulin
Broaderinsulinhormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas
Spanishinsulina humana recombinante

©2001-25 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact

English | Spanish | Catalan
Privacy | Robots

Valid XHTML 1.0 Strict