English Explanatory Dictionary

metformin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A biguanide derivative, C₄H₁₁N₅, used, now chiefly as the hydrochloride, as an oral hypoglycemic agent in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus; 1,1-dimethylbiguanide.

Pronunciation

/mɛtˈfɔː.mɪn/ /mɛtˈfɔɹ.mɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-metformin.wav

Word forms

metformin metformins

Etymology

From meth- + -formin (“phenformin derivative”).

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