hyperinsulinism

American  

[hahy-per-in-suh-li-niz-uhm, -ins-yuh-] / ˌhaɪ pərˈɪn sə lɪˌnɪz əm, -ˈɪns yə- /

noun

Pathology.

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

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hyperinsulinism British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of hyperinsulinism

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.

From Barron's

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.

From BBC

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.

From Nature

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Most important cause of the hyperinsulinism is an inflamed pancreas.

From Time Magazine Archive