insulin glargine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɪn.səl.ɪn ˈɡlɑɹˌd͡ʒin/ (General-American)
Etymology
From insulin + gl(ycine) + arg(in)ine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A long-acting recombinant form of insulin (trademark Lantus) administered by subcutaneous injection for the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Coordinates
insulin lispro · insulin aspart · insulin · insulin detemir · insulin glulisine · insulin degludec · regular insulin