insulin analogue en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any of several molecular analogues of endogenous insulin with similar insulin receptor ligand activity but suitable for differing time spans of bioavailability and action; produced recombinantly and used as medications in treating diabetes; often metonymically just called insulin, the molecular modifications notwithstanding.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| insulin analogues | Number=Plur | lexicographic |