exenatide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synthetic polypeptide exendin-4 that mimics the hormone incretin and is used for the treatment of diabetes.

Pronunciation

/ɪɡˈzɛn.əˌtaɪd/

Word forms

exenatide

Etymology

From exen(din) + -a- + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

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