English Explanatory Dictionary

miglitol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antidiabetic drug C₈H₁₇NO₅ that is taken orally as a tablet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and acts to slow the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪɡ.lɪˌtɔl/

Word forms

miglitol

Etymology

Probably from (a)mi(ne) + gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + -itol.

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