Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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Humulin | Yes | No | No | No |
insulin | Yes | No | No | No |
Humulin (noun) | insulin (noun) |
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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 | hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells |