Humulin

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An oleoresin extract of hops. archaic, uncountable
  2. 2
    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 wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A trade name for certain types of the drug insulin.

Synonyms

All synonyms
recombinant human insulinrecombinant human insulin

Etymology

From Humulus + -in.

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