Phrase Hound found 19 phrases and 20 compound words that contain insulin. The most common are listed below. Open insulin in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 19
- insulin resistanceA pathological condition in which cells fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin; it is a form of, component of, and/or precursor of prediabetes (depending on nosologic viewpoint).
- insulin pumpA medical device used for the administration of insulin relying on a motor.
- human insulinThe insulin produced by (the pancreas of) the human body, as contrasted with porcine insulin, bovine insulin, murine insulin, or other animalian forms, which are in some cases slightly different molecularly.
- insulin plantFiery costus (Chamaecostus cuspidatus)
- insulin pumpsplural of insulin pump: A medical device used for the administration of insulin relying on a motor.
- regular insulinA type of short-acting medical insulin.
- insulin analogueAny of several molecular analogues of endogenous insulin with similar insulin receptor ligand activity but suitable for differing time spans of bioavailability and action; produced recombinantly and used as medications in treating …
- insulin analoguesplural of insulin analogue: Any of several molecular analogues of endogenous insulin with similar insulin receptor ligand activity but suitable for differing time spans of bioavailability and action; produced recombinantly and used as …
- insulin aspartA short-acting modified recombinant form of insulin (a short-acting insulin analogue) administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names (trademarks) include NovoLog, Fiasp, and others.
- insulin lisproA short-acting insulin analogue administered by injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names include Humalog among others.
- insulin glargineA long-acting recombinant form of insulin (trademark Lantus) administered by subcutaneous injection for the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- insulin degludecAn ultralong-acting basal insulin analogue used to control diabetes.
- insulin detemirA long-acting recombinant form of insulin administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names include Levemir and possibly others.
- insulin glulisineA rapid-acting insulin analogue.
- insulin icodecA basal insulin analogue used as an antidiabetic medication.
- neutral insulinSynonym of regular insulin: A type of short-acting medical insulin.
- soluble insulinSynonym of regular insulin: A type of short-acting medical insulin.
- insulin shock therapyAn outdated type of shock therapy effected by means of injecting an overdose of insulin.
- insulin shock therapiesplural of insulin shock therapy: An outdated type of shock therapy effected by means of injecting an overdose of insulin.
Compound words 20
- insulinomaA tumour of the pancreas that secretes insulin.
- proinsulinA polypeptide that is the prohormone precursor of insulin
- noninsulinNot of or pertaining to insulin.
- hyperinsulinismhyperinsulinemia
- insulinizeTo treat with insulin.
- insulinicRelating to insulin
- insulinaseAny enzyme that inactivates insulin
- insulinlikeResembling insulin or some aspect of it.
- gonadulinA peptide growth factor, related to insulin, produced by some locusts
- insulinaemiaThe (normal) presence of insulin in the bloodstream