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Humulin

hu·mu·lin

US/ˌhjuˈmjulɪn/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin

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Origin

From Humulus + -in.

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