Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Insulin.
Insulin - as a noun
Hormone secreted by the isles of langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endocrinehormoneinternal secretionhypoglycaemic agenthypoglycemic agentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin injections."
"The insulin levels in his body were too low."
"She uses an insulin pump to deliver insulin into her body."
"The doctor prescribed a higher dose of insulin for him."
"The discovery of insulin revolutionized the treatment of diabetes."
Word Game Points
Is INSULIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, insulin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INSULIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is INSULIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, insulin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINSULIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is INSULIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, insulin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINSULIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
