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hyperinsulinism Definition

hyper·insu·lin·ism (-in′sə lin iz′əm)

noun

chronic excessive secretion of insulin from the pancreas, resulting in persistent hypoglycemia

hyperinsulinism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • congenital: We are interested in the mechanisms by which this occurs in cardiac arrhythmia and congenital hyperinsulinism.