HYPERINSULINEMIAS
\hˌa͡ɪpəɹˌɪnsuːla͡ɪnˈiːmi͡əz], \hˌaɪpəɹˌɪnsuːlaɪnˈiːmiəz], \h_ˌaɪ_p_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_n_s_uː_l_aɪ_n_ˈiː_m_iə_z]\
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Excessively high blood insulin levels. It should be differentiated from HYPERINSULINISM, excessive secretion of insulin by the pancreatic islets, in that hyperinsulinemia may be the result of a variety of conditions, such as obesity and pregnancy. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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