Simple Definition of insulin

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insulin

noun

ˈɪnsələn How to pronounce insulin (audio)
British ˈɪnsjʊlən
medical : a substance that your body makes and uses to turn sugar into energy

Note: If your body does not produce enough insulin, you will develop diabetes.

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