pioglitazone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thiazolidinedione derivative taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₉H₂₀N₂O₃S·HCl to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin resistance.

Pronunciation

/ˌpaɪ.əˈɡlɪt.əˌzoʊn/

Word forms

pioglitazone

Etymology

From py(ridyl) + -o- + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).

Derived words

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