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hyperinsulinism
Used for:
hyperinsulinemia
Broader Terms:
pancreatic islet disorder
Narrower Terms:
metabolic syndrome
Related Terms:
polycystic ovary syndrome
Scope Note:
syndrome with excessively high insulin levels in the blood; it may cause hypoglycemia; etiology of hyperinsulinism varies, including hypersecretion of a beta cell tumor, autoantibodies against insulin, defective insulin receptor, or overuse of exogeneous insulin or hypoglycemic agents.
Term Number:
2204-2400
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