hyperglycemic factor
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hyperglycemic-glycogenolytic factor — hy·per·gly·ce·mic gly·co·gen·o·lyt·ic factor .glī kə jən əl it ik , .jen n GLUCAGON * * * 1. former name for glucagon. 2. the hyperglycemic component of growth hormone extracts … Medical dictionary
factor — 1. One of the contributing causes in any action. 2. One of the components that by multiplication makes up a number or expression. 3. SYN: gene. 4. A vitamin or other essential element. 5. An event, characteristic, or other definable entity that … Medical dictionary
hyperglycemic-glycogenolytic factor — noun : glucagon … Useful english dictionary
glucagon — A hormone consisting of a straight chain polypeptide of 29 amino acyl residues, extracted from pancreatic alpha cells. Parenteral administration of 0.5–1 mg results in prompt mobilization of hepatic glycogen, thus elevating blood glucose … Medical dictionary
hormone — hormonal, hormonic /hawr mon ik, moh nik/, adj. /hawr mohn/, n. 1. Biochem. any of various internally secreted compounds, as insulin or thyroxine, formed in endocrine glands, that affect the functions of specifically receptive organs or tissues… … Universalium
Diabetic ketoacidosis — Classification and external resources Dehydration may be profound in diabetic ketoacidosis, and intravenous fluids are usually needed as part of its treatment ICD 10 E … Wikipedia
endocrine system — Group of ductless glands that secrete hormones necessary for normal growth and development, reproduction, and homeostasis. The major endocrine glands are the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, islets of Langerhans, adrenals, parathyroids, ovaries … Universalium
HGF — Abbreviation for hyperglycemic glycogenolytic factor. * * * hematopoietic growth factor; hepatocyte growth factor; human gingival fibroblast; hyperglycemic glucogenolytic factor * * * hepatocyte growth factor … Medical dictionary
Insulin — This article is about the insulin protein. For uses of insulin in treating diabetes, see insulin therapy. Not to be confused with inulin. Insulin Computer generated image of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer, highlighting the threefold … Wikipedia
Diabetes management — Main article: Diabetes mellitus Diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure as of 2010[update] but a lot of research is underway. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle, altering metabolism. Management of this disease may include… … Wikipedia
