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in·su·lin
 insulin
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- pronunciation:
- In
s
lihn
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| definition 1: |
a hormone of the pancreas that controls the metabolism of carbohydrates by regulating the level of glucose in the blood.
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| definition 2: |
any of the common preparations of this hormone, synthesized from the pancreas of an ox or pig, that are effective in the treatment of diabetes.
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