Insulin Meaning
/ˈɪnsjʊlin/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).
nounAny exogenous preparation of this hormone for use as a medication.
Sentence Examples
The insulin was making her fat.
Damn, where's her daily dose of insulin?
The syringe is the instrument most commonly used to administer insulin.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Patients with diabetes need ____ to control their blood sugar.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
People with Type 1 diabetes must take daily injections of ____ to regulate their blood sugar levels.
Word Origin & History
From Latin īnsula (“island”) (named for the islets of Langerhans, where insulin is produced) + -in.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"And that’s not all – EGCG in matcha can help improve insulin sensitivity, which aids in blood sugar control, and may help to reduce inflammation related to Alzheimer’s disease."
— 2021 December 14, Lisa Drayer, “Delicious winter drinks to get you through the holidays and cold weather”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Patients with diabetes need ____ to control their blood sugar.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
People with Type 1 diabetes must take daily injections of ____ to regulate their blood sugar levels.