insulin

Definition

  • n. hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells

Word forms

Plural
insulins

Example sentences

  1. n.

    People with diabetes often need to take insulin to help control their blood sugar levels.

  2. 化

    Insulin is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating glucose in the body.