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...tion characterized by the overproduction of insulin due to the hyperplasia of the pancreatic beta cells. ...on," meaning "little island" (referring to the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas), and "blastosis," meaning "germinal growth."

...-gly-ce-mia'') is a medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of [[insulin]] in the blood, which leads to low blood sugar levels, known as [ ...meaning under or below, combined with "glycemia" referring to the presence of glucose in the blood.