-gliptin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Used to form generic names of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor antidiabetic drugs.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡlɪp.tɪn/

Word forms

-gliptin

Etymology

From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + (pe)pt(idase) + in(hibitor).

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