hyperinsulinism

[hahy-per-in-suh-li-niz-uhm, -ins-yuh-]

noun

Pathology.

1. excessive insulin in the blood, resulting in hypoglycemia.

hyperinsulinism

/ ˌhaɪpərˈɪnsjʊlɪˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. pathol an excessive amount of insulin in the blood, producing hypoglycaemia, caused by oversecretion of insulin by the pancreas or overdosage of insulin in treating diabetes See insulin reaction

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperinsulinism¹

First recorded in 1920–25; hyper- + insulin + -ism

Example Sentences

The next potential major stock catalyst is top-line results for Rezolute’s RZ358 in congenital hyperinsulinism, likely by the end of 2025.

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Herbert's baby son Leandre had pancreatic surgery lasting 10 hours in April, after being diagnosed with congenital hyperinsulinism - a genetic disorder which causes abnormally high levels on insulin.

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Kassem, S. A., Ariel, I., Thornton, P. S., Scheimberg, I. & Glaser, B. Beta-cell proliferation and apoptosis in the developing normal human pancreas and in hyperinsulinism of infancy.

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If sweets and drink cause the hyperinsulinism and voracity, diet will cure it.

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Most important cause of the hyperinsulinism is an inflamed pancreas.

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