Glucagon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡluːkəɡən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glucagon is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A peptide hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugar.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugar.
Word Forms
- glucagons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proglucagon, insulinotropin, enteroglucagon, preproglucagon, antiglucagon, amylin.
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