humulin

2 definitions found

humulin - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Humulin \Hu"mu*lin\, n. [NL. Humulus, the genus including the
     hop.]
     An extract of hops.
     [1913 Webster]

humulin - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Humulin
      n 1: 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 [syn: recombinant human insulin,
           Humulin]