HealthAugust 16, 2026

insulinotropic

in-suh-lih-nuh-TRO-pik

Definition

Stimulating or increasing the production and secretion of insulin from the pancreas.

Etymology

Derived from 'insulin' plus the Greek suffix '-tropikos,' meaning 'turning' or 'having an affinity for.' It describes substances that influence or act upon the body's insulin-producing cells.

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