humulin Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin
    recombinant human insulin.

WordNet

Hu"mu*lin noun
Etymology
NL. Humulus, the genus including the hop.
Definitions
  1. An extract of hops.

Webster 1913