Glucagon
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɫukˈæɡˈɑn/
Glucagon (noun)
- A hormone made in the pancreas that raises blood sugar by helping the body release stored sugar.
- A medicine version of this hormone used to treat very low blood sugar in some people.
Examples
- Glucagon raises blood sugar when it is too low.
- The body releases glucagon to increase blood sugar levels.