hyperinsulinism

noun hy·per·in·su·lin·ism \ˌhī-pər-ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lə-ˌni-zəm\

Definition of HYPERINSULINISM

: the presence of excess insulin in the body resulting in hypoglycemia

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1924

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·per·in·su·lin·ism \ˌhī-pə-ˈrin(t)-s(ə-)lə-ˌniz-əm\

: the presence of excess insulin in the body resulting in hypoglycemia

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