HUMULIN
Dictionary entry overview: What does Humulin mean? • HUMULIN (noun)
The noun HUMULIN has 1 sense:
1. 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
Familiarity information: HUMULIN used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• HUMULIN (noun)
Meaning:
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
Classified under:
Nouns denoting body parts
Synonyms:
Humulin; recombinant human insulin
Hypernyms ("Humulin" is a kind of...):
insulin (hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells)
Domain usage:
trade name (a name given to a product or service)
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