Meaning Of The Word Insulin

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What's The Definition Of Insulin?

insulin in American English
a protein hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans, in the pancreas, which helps the body use sugar and other carbohydrates
noun: a polypeptide hormone, produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, that regulates the metabolism of glucose and other nutrients

insulin in British English
noun: a protein hormone, secreted in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans, that controls the concentration of glucose in the blood. Insulin deficiency results in diabetes mellitus

insulin in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas and which controls the level of glucose in the blood.

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