HUMULIN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin

Synonyms:

Humulin; recombinant human insulin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting body parts

Hypernyms ("Humulin" is a kind of...):

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

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)

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