insulin

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Synonyms: inulin, indulin

Antonyms: inulin, indulin

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|endogenous hormone for glucose catabolism}} A [[polypeptide]] [[hormone]] that regulates [[carbohydrate]] [[metabolism]] (in various animals including humans).
2. {{senseid|en|any exogenous preparation molecularly identical to an animalian insulin}} Any [[exogenous]] preparation of this hormone for use as a [[medication]].
3. {{senseid|en|any insulin or insulin analogue, broadly}} {{lb|en|broadly}} Any [[exogenous]] preparation of this hormone or [[insulin analogue|its analogues]] for use as a [[medication]].

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