Pramlintide

//ˈpɹæm.lɪnˌtaɪd// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic amylin analog (trademark Symlin) that is administered by injection in the form of its acetate C₁₇₁H₂₆₇N₅₁O₅₃S₂·C₂H₄O₂ and is used with insulin therapy to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. uncountable

Etymology

From translingual Pr(o) + am(y)lin + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

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