insulin

English

/ˈɪnsjʊlin/, /ˈɪnsəlɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

Etymology

Derived from Latin īnsula (island).

Origin

Latin

īnsula

Gloss

island

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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