English Explanatory Dictionary

meglitinide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes.
  2. A chemical compound which is the prototype of this drug class (see drawing).

Pronunciation

/məˈɡlɪt.n̩ˌaɪd/

Word forms

meglitinide meglitinides

Etymology

From me(thoxy) + gli- (“antihyperglycemic”).

Derived words

glinide
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