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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a class of antidiabetic drugs that act by increasing insulin release from the beta cells in the pancreas; some are also used as herbicides.

   "Bullwort is a difficult-to-control weed: in cereals, only sulfonylureas are effective."

2. 2
   antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus wordnet

Example

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"Bullwort is a difficult-to-control weed: in cereals, only sulfonylureas are effective."

Etymology

From sulfonyl + urea.

Related phrases

beta cell

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