insulin

Definition / meaning of insulin

A hormone made by the islet cells of the pancreas. Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used by the body for energy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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