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Noun: glucagon-like peptide-1
  1. A hormone produced in the intestines that stimulates insulin secretion and inhibits glucagon release, playing a key role in blood glucose regulation
    "glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity";
    - GLP-1

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