| glucagon |
a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
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| glucagon |
A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
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| glucagon |
A hormone made in the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels. It can be given by injection to treat severe hypoglycemia.
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| glucagon |
A pancreatic hormone that increases the concentration of blood sugar. Its effect is opposite to that of insulin.
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| glucagon |
A pancreatic hormone that releases the body's stored sugar (glycogen) from the liver into the blood, raising the blood sugar level. An injectable form can treat severe low blood sugar.
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