1. Hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells

Derived forms: insulins

Type of: endocrine, hormone, hypoglycaemic agent, hypoglycemic agent, internal secretion

Encyclopedia: Insulin Insulin, isophane

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