Thesaurus
A really fast thesaurus... with lots of synonyms.
amylin (0 synonym found)
We don't have any synonyms for amylin yet.
Think amylin belongs in the thesaurus? Recommend it and we'll take a look.
Definition of amylin:
(n) :
(biochemistry) A pancreatic polypeptide hormone that is secreted with insulin by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, that is a major component of the amyloid deposits found outside beta cells in those affected with type 2 diabetes, and that inhibits the glucose synthesis stimulated by insulin in skeletal muscles.
(n) :
(biochemistry) The dextrin of starch.
Definition of amylin:
(n) :
(biochemistry) A pancreatic polypeptide hormone that is secreted with insulin by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, that is a major component of the amyloid deposits found outside beta cells in those affected with type 2 diabetes, and that inhibits the glucose synthesis stimulated by insulin in skeletal muscles.
(n) :
(biochemistry) The dextrin of starch.
A make the world a better place giveback project.
Wiktionary content available under the GNU FDL
Charlotte Website Design by Next Wave Services