Glipizide

//ˈɡlɪp.ɪˌzaɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug C₂₁H₂₇N₅O₄S (trademark Glucotrol) that lowers blood glucose levels and is used in the control of hyperglycemia associated with type 2 diabetes. uncountable
  2. 2
    an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas wordnet

Synonyms

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glucotrol

Etymology

From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + py(ra)z(ine) + -ide.

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