glycotropic factor n.
A principle in extracts of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that raises blood sugar levels and antagonizes the action of insulin. Also called insulin-antagonizing factor.
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Dictionary.com presents 366 FAQs, incorporating some of the frequently asked questions from the past with newer queries.