glucagon

[ gloo-kuh-gon ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Biochemistry.

a hormone secreted by the pancreas that acts in opposition to insulin in the regulation of blood glucose levels.

glucagon

/ -ɡən; ˈɡluːkəˌɡɒn /

See insulin
a polypeptide hormone, produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans, that stimulates the release of glucose into the blood Compare insulin

glucagon

/ glo̅o̅′kə-gŏn′ /

A polypeptide hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates an increase in blood glucose levels, thus opposing the action of insulin.

1923; probably gluc- + Greek ágōn present participle of ágein to lead, drive; -agogue

C20: from gluc ( ose ) + -agon, perhaps from Greek agein to lead

Other neuroendocrine tumors produce gastrin, glucagon, and other digestive hormones.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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