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insulin
n. hormone which regulates the body's absorption of glucose and other nutrients; substance used as a treatment for diabetes (Pharmacology)

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Insulin
Insulin is a hormone, produced by the pancreas, which is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from the blood, storing it as glycogen inside these tissues.

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insulin
Noun
1. hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
(hypernym) hormone, endocrine, internal secretion
(hyponym) Lente Insulin, Lente Iletin


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Insulin (das)
n. insulin, hormone which regulates the body's absorption of glucose and other nutrients; (Pharmacology) substance used as a treatment for diabetes

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insulin
n. inzulin

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