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    Insulina (en. Insulin)

    /insuˈlina/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hormone produced by the pancreas that helps metabolize sugars.
    People with diabetes often need insulin to control their glucose.
    Las personas con diabetes suelen necesitar insulina para controlar su glucosa.
    Medication used to treat diabetes.
    The doctor prescribed insulin to his patient.
    El médico le recetó insulina a su paciente.
    Substance that facilitates the use of glucose by the body's cells.
    Insulin is essential for energy metabolism.
    La insulina es esencial para el metabolismo energético.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insula', which means 'island', referring to the clusters of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fast-acting insulin
    Rapid-acting insulin used in the treatment of diabetes.
    insulina rápida
    slow-acting insulin
    Long-acting insulin used to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
    insulina lenta
    insulin resistance
    Condition where cells do not respond properly to insulin.
    resistencia a la insulina

    Related Words

    diabetes
    Chronic disease characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood.
    diabetes
    glucose
    Simple sugar that is an important source of energy.
    glucosa
    pancreas
    Organ that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
    páncreas

    Slang Meanings

    Insulin shot
    I need to give myself an insulin shot before eating.
    Tengo que darme un chuto de insulina antes de comer.
    Jab
    I don't like the insulin jab, but it's necessary.
    No me gusta el pinchazo de la insulina, pero es necesario.