|
Definition of Hyperinsulinaemia
1. Noun. (pathology) The presence of an unusually high level of insulin in the bloodstream ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Hyperinsulinaemia
1. Excessively high blood insulin levels. It should be differentiated from hyperinsulinism, excessive secretion of insulin by the pancreatic islets, in that hyperinsulinaemia may be the result of a variety of conditions, such as obesity and pregnancy. (12 Dec 1998)