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A physical injury or trauma. Something that causes a physical injury or trauma.  

Referring to a condition in which the muscle and other tissue cells respond inadequately to insulin, as in Type II diabetes.  

A tumour in the islets of Langerhans. A tumor of the beta cells that is found in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas; also known as an insuloma or islet cell adenoma. An insulinoma is usually benign (not cancerous) but may be malignant (cancerous). In some cases, there is more than one tumor. An…

The fact of being dependent on insulin injections.  

An enzyme which breaks down insulin. An enzyme, found in such tissues as the liver and kidney, that is responsible for the normal breakdown of insulin in the body. An enzyme occurring in body tissues, such as the kidney and liver, that breaks down insulin in the body.  

Part of the cerebral cortex which is covered by the folds of the sulcus. An area of the cerebral cortex that is overlapped by the sides of the deep lateral sulcus (cleft) in each hemisphere. The lobe of the cerebral cortex comprising a triangular area lying in the floor of the lateral or sylvian fissure.…

To blow gas, vapour or powder into the lungs or another body cavity as a treatment.  

Childbirth where the doctor uses forceps to help the baby out of the mother’s uterus.  

Helping to do something.  

A piece of equipment or a tool.