Meaning Artificial pancreas
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Artificial pancreasA machine that constantly measures glucose (sugar) in the blood and, in response to an elevated level of glucose, releases an appropriate amount of insulin. In this respect, an artificial pancreas functions like a natural pancreas.
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Artificial pancreasA large machine used in hospitals that constantly measures glucose (sugar) in the blood and, in response, releases the right amount of insulin. Scientists are also working to develop a small unit that could be implanted in the body, functioning like a real pancreas.
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Artificial pancreasDevices for simulating the activity of the Pancreas. They can be either electromechanical, consisting of a Glucose sensor, computer, and Insulin pump or bioartificial, consisting of isolated Islets of [..]
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