insulin
1. [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,biochemistry) hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
Related terms: hormone hypoglycaemic_agent humulin lente_iletin
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