insulin

insulin englannista suomeksi

1. insuliini

0. Substantiivi

1. insuliini

insulin englanniksi

1. A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).

2. 1926, ''The Survey'' Volume 56, 65:

Ask a dozen persons to tell you what they know about insulin and you will get some surprising and contradictory an- swers. The truth is this: Insulin is not a cure for diabetes, but it is helping to prolong and gladden lives.

3. 2019, Associated Press, “Colorado law caps cost of insulin at $100 a month,” The ''Washington Times'':

Nationally the average insulin price nearly tripled from 2002 through 2013, and prices have risen 10% or more a year since then, forcing many diabetics to ration their insulin.

4. Any exogenous preparation of this hormone for use as a medication.

5. Any exogenous preparation of this hormone or analogue|its analogues for use as a medication.

6. (l) (C)