hyperinsulinism


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hyperinsulinism

[‚hī·pər′in·sə·lə‚niz·əm]
(medicine)
Condition caused by abnormally high levels of insulin in the blood.
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* Hyperinsulinism, which is the excessive production of insulin.
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