insulin aspart

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A short-acting modified recombinant form of insulin (a short-acting insulin analogue) administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names (trademarks) include NovoLog, Fiasp, and others.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.səl.ɪn ˈæ.spɑɹt/

Word forms

insulin aspart

Etymology

From insulin + aspart(ate).

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