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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. hyperinsulinemia
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. hyperinsulinemia

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hyperinsulinemia

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Definición

  • Information A syndrome with excessively high insulin levels in the blood. It may cause hypoglycemia. Etiology of hyperinsulinism varies, including hypersecretion of a beta cell tumor (insulinoma); autoantibodies against insulin (insulin antibodies); defective insulin receptor (insulin resistance); or overuse of exogenous insulin or hypoglycemic agents.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • hyperinsulinaemia
  • hyperinsulinism
  • insulinaemia
  • insulinemia

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/46575

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