What does "pioglitazone" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "pioglitazone"?

Pronounced //ˌpaɪ.əˈɡlɪt.əˌzoʊn//.

Pioglitazone

//ˌpaɪ.əˈɡlɪt.əˌzoʊn// noun

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Noun

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

Etymology

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

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