insulin
noun
a polypeptide hormone, produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, that regulates the metabolism of glucose and other nutrients.
insulins
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pluralof insulin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Food and Drug Administration approval in 2021 of two biosimilar insulins prompted manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk to slash prices and offer bigger patient discounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
Civica said it would be manufacturing the three insulins most commonly used by U.S. citizens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
Novo also will drop the list price of unbranded products like Insulin Aspart to match the lower price of the branded insulins.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
Novo Nordisk said its price cuts would also apply to NovoLog injection pens, long-acting Levemir, intermediate-acting Novolin and several generic insulins.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
Eli Lilly will cut prices for some older insulins later this year and immediately give more patients access to a cap on costs they pay to fill prescriptions.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
