췌장에서 분비되어 혈액 속의 포도당 수치를 조절하는 호르몬.
A hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
예문:
"The body's inability to produce enough insulin leads to high blood sugar levels."
"Insulin plays a crucial role in regulating energy metabolism."
당뇨병 치료를 위해 인공적으로 합성하거나 동물에서 추출한 약제.
A synthetic or animal-derived form of the hormone used as a medication to treat diabetes.
예문:
"The patient requires daily insulin injections to manage her condition."
"Modern insulin analogues are designed to mimic natural hormone release."