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somatostatin

noun/ˌsəʊmətəʊˈstætɪn/

C2CEFR level
92/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

An inhibitory hormone that suppresses the release of growth hormone, insulin and glucagon.

Long-acting somatostatin analogues such as octreotide are used to control acromegaly.

Topic: Endocrine & diabetes in Medical English

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