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human insulin

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The insulin produced by (the pancreas of) the human body, as contrasted with porcine insulin, bovine insulin, murine insulin, or other animalian forms, which are in some cases slightly different molecularly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: insulin

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noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of regular insulin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, often, uncountable

Qualifier: health care

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Synonyms: regular insulin

Antonyms: none provided

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