insulin detemir en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɪn.səl.ɪn ˈdɛt.əˌmɪɹ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From insulin + de- + th(r)e(onyl) + myr(istoyl).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A long-acting recombinant form of insulin administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names include Levemir and possibly others.
Coordinates
insulin aspart · insulin · insulin degludec · insulin glargine · insulin lispro · insulin glulisine · regular insulin