| Pronunciation: | | 'glookugun
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| Matching Terms: | | Glucagonoma
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin) |
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| | See Also: | | hormone, internal secretion |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A hormone produced by the pancreas that releases the body's stored sugar (glycogen) into the blood. An injectable form of glucagon, which can be bought in a drug store, is sometimes used to treat insulin shock. The glucagon is injected and quickly raises blood glucose levels. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A hormone that raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. The alpha cells of the pancreas (in areas called the islets of Langerhans) make glucagon when the body needs to put more glucose into the blood. An injectable form of glucagon, which can be bought in a drug store, is sometimes used to treat insulin shock. The glucagon is injected and quickly raises blood glucose levels. |
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