| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| 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.[Wordnet]
2. An extract of hops.[Websters]. | |
Sources: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | Top | |
Date "Humulin" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
| Etymology:Humulin \Hu"mu*lin\, noun. [New Latin expression. Humulus, the genus including the hop.]. (references) |
Specialty Definition: Humulin
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Health | A diabetes drug. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
