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A medical word always has a prefix, combining form, and a suffix.
Somatostatin
A hormone that inhibits the secretion of several other hormones, including growth hormone and insulin.
Hormones
Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.
Insulin Shock
A severe hypoglycemic condition resulting from an excess of insulin in the bloodstream, leading to symptoms like tremors, confusion, and potential loss of consciousness.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
A chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy.
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