Isophane
Translation of "isophane" into Russian
isophane
NounUK
/ˈaɪsəfeɪn/
US
/ˈaɪsəˌfeɪn/
isophane
The doctor prescribed isophane for better blood sugar control.
Врач прописал изофан для лучшего контроля уровня сахара в крови.
isophane
AdjectiveUK
/ˈaɪsəfeɪn/
US
/ˈaɪsəfeɪn/
isophane
more isophane Comp.
most isophane Super.
The isophane insulin is used to control blood sugar levels.
Изофанный инсулин используется для контроля уровня сахара в крови.
Definitions
isophane
NounUK
/ˈaɪsəfeɪn/
US
/ˈaɪsəfeɪn/
An intermediate-acting insulin preparation (neutral protamine Hagedorn, NPH) used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
The patient was started on isophane to maintain steadier glucose levels overnight.
isophane
AdjectiveUK
/ˈaɪsəfeɪn/
US
/ˈaɪsəfeɪn/
Relating to or denoting a type of insulin that has a neutral pH and is used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes.
The doctor prescribed an isophane insulin to help manage her diabetes.