insulin
- n hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- n severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease
insulin reaction
- n hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
insulin shock
- n hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
- n the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
insulin shock therapy
- n the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
insulin shock treatment
- n the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
insult
- n a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
they yelled insults at the visiting team - n a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
turning his back on me was a deliberate insult - v treat, mention, or speak to rudely
He insulted her with his rude remarks
insurability
- n the quality of being insurable; the conditions under which an insurance company will issue insurance to an applicant (based on standards set by the insurance company)
insurable interest
- n an interest in a person or thing that will support the issuance of an insurance policy; an interest in the survival of the insured or in the preservation of the thing that is insured
insurance
- n promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
- n written contract or certificate of insurance
- n protection against future loss