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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Insulin" Definition
noun
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.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
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).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A protein pancreatic hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans that is essential especially for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the regulation of glucose levels in the blood and that when produced results in diabetes mellitus.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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