rosiglitazone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thiazolidinedione derivative (trademark Avandia) taken orally in the form of its maleate C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₃S·C₄H₄O₄ to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin resistance.

Pronunciation

/ɹoʊ.sɪˈɡlɪt.əˌzoʊn/

Word forms

rosiglitazone

Etymology

From [Term?] + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).

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