recombinant human insulin

Noun
  1. A form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin;
    Used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin (synset 105418392)
    is a type of: insulin - hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
    same as: humulin

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