Metformin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /mɛtˈfɔː.mɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metformin is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A biguanide derivative, C₄H₁₁N₅, used, now chiefly as the hydrochloride, as an oral hypoglycemic agent in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus; 1,1-dimethylbiguanide.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A biguanide derivative, C₄H₁₁N₅, used, now chiefly as the hydrochloride, as an oral hypoglycemic agent in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus; 1,1-dimethylbiguanide.
Word Forms
- metformins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include buformin, phenformin, biguanide, biguanidine, glyburide, diabetol.
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