Altered from scissors; ultimately from Latin caedere (â to cut â); current spelling influenced by Latin scindere (â to split â). Pronunciation (Received Pronunciation) IPA : /ËsÉªzÉ/ Rhymes: -ÉªzÉ(r) Noun . scissor (plural scissors) (rare) One blade on a pair of scissors. Scissors. (noun adjunct) Used in certain noun phrases to denote a thing resembling the action of scissors, as scissor kick, scissor hold (wrestling), scissor jack. Derived terms
One rapid-acting insulin analog is insulin lispro, which is marketed by Eli Lilly and Company as Humalog and became commercially available in 1996. The structure of the insulin lispro molecule is identical to that of human insulin except that the amino acids at two positions on the B chain, B28 and B29, are reversed.rint Text Size: A A A. A man-made substance resembling insulin in which the molecular structure has been altered for a more desirable effect. Insulin is a hormone, or chemical messenger that is released into the bloodstream to be transported throughout the body.
Long-acting insulin: Is absorbed slowly, has a minimal peak effect, and a stable plateau effect that lasts most of the day. Is used to control the blood sugar overnight, while fasting and between meals; Includes: Long acting insulin analogs (Insulin Glargine, Insulin Detemir) which have an onset of insulin effect in 1 1/2-2 hours. The insulin effect plateaus over the next few hours and is followed by a relatively flat duration of action that lasts 12-24 hours for insulin detemir and 24 hours for insulin glargine. Compare insulin actions here: