Definition of Amylin

1. Noun. (carbohydrates) The dextrin of starch ¹

2. Noun. (protein) An amyloid polypeptide ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Amylin

1. Natural hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells that moderates the glucose lowering effects of insulin. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (22 Feb 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amylin

amyl nitrate
amyl nitrite
amyl valerate
amylaceous
amylaemia
amylase
amylase-creatinine clearance ratio
amylases
amylasuria
amylate
amylates
amylene
amylenes
amylic
amylic fermentation
amylin (current term)
amylmetacresol
amylo-
amylobacter
amylobacters
amylobarbitone
amylocaine
amylocaine hydrochloride
amyloclast
amylodextrin
amylogen
amylogenesis
amylogenic
amylogenic body
amylogens

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