hyperinsulinism

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hyperinsulinism Excessive secretion of insulin, resulting in hypoglycaemia.

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hyperinsulinism

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hyperinsulinism (hy-per-ins-yoo-lin-izm) n.
1. excessive secretion of the hormone insulin by the islet cells of the pancreas.

2. metabolic disturbance due to administration of too much insulin.

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