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Glucagon

Definition:

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood sugar levels by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a hormone that raises blood glucose levels; it is used medically to treat some forms of diabetes mellitus.

Example sentence: After experiencing a severe hypoglycemic episode, the doctor administered glucagon to rapidly increase his blood sugar levels.

2. Noun:

a pharmaceutical preparation of glucagon administered by injection; it is used in emergency situations to treat severe hypoglycemia.

Example sentence: The paramedic injected glucagon into the unconscious patient to counteract the dangerously low blood sugar levels.

3. Noun:

a polypeptide hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels and opposes the action of insulin.

Example sentence: Glucagon functions as a counter-regulatory hormone to insulin, helping maintain glucose homeostasis.

4. Adjective:

relating to or derived from glucagon.

Example sentence: Researchers conducted a study to analyze the efficacy of a glucagon-based treatment for diabetic patients.

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