name
Meaning 1
A trade name for certain types of the drug insulin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
humulin
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noun
Meaning 2
lupulin (extract of hops).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: recombinant human insulin
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: insulin
History
Etymology
From Humulus + -in.