Definitions for glucagons

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glucagons glu·ca·gon

Spelling: [gloo-kuh-gon]

IPA: /ˈglu kəˌgɒn/

Glucagons is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 320 anagrams from letters in glucagons (acgglnosu).

Definitions for glucagons

noun

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

Origin of glucagons

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

Examples for glucagons

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