Meaning of the word insulin in English
What does insulin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
insulin
US /ˈɪn.sə.lɪn/
UK /ˈɪn.sjə.lɪn/
Noun
a hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. The lack of insulin causes diabetes.
Example:
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Patients with type 1 diabetes require daily insulin injections.
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The body produces insulin to help regulate blood sugar levels.