insulin lispro

noun

insulin lispro

noun

US /ˌɪn.səl.ɪn ˈlɪsˌpɹoʊ/

Etymology From insulin + Lys(ine) + Pro(line).

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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A short-acting insulin analogue administered by injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names include Humalog among others.

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