insulin

in·su·lin  (ns-ln)

n.

1. A polypeptide hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans and functioning in the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, especially the conversion of glucose to glycogen, which lowers the blood glucose level.

2. Any of various pharmaceutical preparations containing this hormone that are derived from the pancreas of certain animals or produced through genetic engineering and are used in the medical treatment and management of diabetes mellitus (type I).

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[New Latin nsula, island (of Langerhans) (from Latin, island) + -in.]

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insulin [in-syoo-lin]

Noun

a hormone produced in the pancreas which controls the amount of sugar in the blood [Latin insula islet (of tissue in the pancreas)]

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insulin  (ns-ln)

1. A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood by stimulating cells, especially liver and muscle cells, to absorb and metabolize glucose. Insulin also stimulates the conversion of blood glucose into glycogen and fat, which are the body's chief sources of stored carbohydrates.

2. A drug containing this hormone, obtained from the pancreas of animals or produced synthetically and used to treat diabetes.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

insulin - hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells endocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect Lente Iletin, Lente Insulin - trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus Humulin, recombinant human insulin - 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 hypoglycaemic agent, hypoglycemic agent - any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus

Translations

insulin [ˈɪnsjulɪn] n → insulina

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insulin [ˈɪnsjulɪn] n → insuline f

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insulin [ˈɪnsjulɪn] n → Insulin nt

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insulin [ˈɪnsjulɪn] n → insulina