Definitions for glucagon

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glucagon glu·ca·gon

Spelling: [gloo-kuh-gon]

IPA: /ˈglu kəˌgɒn/

Glucagon is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 163 anagrams from letters in glucagon (acgglnou).

Definitions for glucagon

noun

1. a hormone secreted by the pancreas that acts in opposition to insulin in the regulation of blood glucose levels.

Origin of glucagon

1923; probably gluc- + Greek ágōn present participle of ágein to lead, drive; see -agogue

Examples for glucagon

Other neuroendocrine tumors produce gastrin, glucagon, and other digestive hormones.