Humulin n 1: a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin [syn: {recombinant human insulin}, {Humulin}]
Humulin \Hu"mu*lin\, n. [NL. Humulus, the genus including the hop.] An extract of hops. [1913 Webster]