hyperinsulinism

noun

hy·​per·​in·​su·​lin·​ism ˌhī-pər-ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lə-ˌni-zəm 

: the presence of excess insulin in the body resulting in hypoglycemia

Examples of hyperinsulinism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hamilton said her brother did his best to provide for his family, including a son who suffers from a rare disease called congenital hyperinsulinism. — Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025

Sanford is survived by his wife Tella and a son who was born in 2015 with congenital hyperinsulinism, a rare genetic disorder, NBC News reported. — Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

The suspect's son battled a rare disease called hyperinsulinism, leading the family to seek specialized treatment in Texas. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025

Genetic Disorders Low blood sugar is common in people with congenital hyperinsulinism, which affects 1 in 50,000 newborns. — Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hyperinsulinism

• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
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• colloquialism
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Medical Definition

hyperinsulinism

noun

hy·​per·​in·​su·​lin·​ism ˌhī-pə-ˈrin(t)-s(ə-)lə-ˌniz-əm 

: the presence of excess insulin in the body resulting in hypoglycemia