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insulin

/ˈɪnsələn/

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a hormone that helps control the amount of sugar in blood

胰岛素

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The pancreas produces insulin to help regulate blood sugar.
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胰腺分泌胰岛素，帮助调节血糖。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɪnsələn/

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