insulin glargine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long-acting recombinant form of insulin (trademark Lantus) administered by subcutaneous injection for the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.səl.ɪn ˈɡlɑɹˌd͡ʒin/

Word forms

insulin glargine

Etymology

From insulin + gl(ycine) + arg(in)ine.

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