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Definition of Humulin

1. Noun. A form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin.

Definition of Humulin

1. n. An extract of hops.

Definition of Humulin

1. Noun. An extract of hops. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Humulin

1. 1. A bitter principle extracted from hops. 2. The fine yellow resinous powder found upon the strobiles or fruit of hops, and containing this bitter principle. Alternative forms: lupuline. Origin: Cf. F. Lupulin. See Lupuline. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Humulin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Internet Pharmacies: Adding Disclosure Requirements Would Aid State and by Gloria E. Taylor (2001)
"Finally, the return addresses on samples of humulin N and Zoloft were found to be private residences in Lahore, Pakistan. Certain practices of Internet ..."

2. A Treatise on pharmacy by Edward Parrish, Thomas S. Wiegand (1884)
"humulin (impure?), amorphous, bitter, yellow, inodorous; little soluble in ether, soluble in alcohol, and in 200 parts boiling water. ..."

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