| insulin |
A hormone produced by the pancreas which is necessary for glucose to be able to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy.
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| insulinoma |
Insulin-producing tumor of the pancreas; the increased production and blood level of insulin resulting from these tumors can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
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| insulin |
A hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin or resistance to insulin.
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| insectarium |
[in-sek-TARE-ee-um] a building for raising and displaying live insects; an insect zoo.
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| insect |
[IN-sekt] a type of small animal characterized by a hard external skeleton, three body sections, six legs, single pair of antennae, wings, and compound eyes; common examples of insects include grasshoppers, true bugs, beetles, butterflies, moths, true flies, ants, bees and wasps.
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