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English noun: insulin

1. insulin (body) hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells


Broader (hypernym)endocrine, hormone, hypoglycaemic agent, hypoglycemic agent, internal secretion


Narrower (hyponym)Humulin, Lente Iletin, Lente Insulin, recombinant human insulin









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