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As a noun, insulin means a polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).

Meanings of insulin

4 meanings

noun

  1. A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).

  2. Any exogenous preparation of this hormone for use as a medication.

  3. broadlyAny exogenous preparation of this hormone or its analogues for use as a medication.

  4. Hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cellsbody

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