English Explanatory Dictionary

insulin detemir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long-acting recombinant form of insulin administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names include Levemir and possibly others.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.səl.ɪn ˈdɛt.əˌmɪɹ/

Word forms

insulin detemir

Etymology

From insulin + de- + th(r)e(onyl) + myr(istoyl).

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