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/ˈɡluːkəɡən/ · noun
(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugar.
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Glucagon means (biochemistry) A peptide hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugar.
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Use glucagon where its definition matches the intended context.
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