diguanide

/daɪˈɡweɪnaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, particularly metformin and related compounds.

“The patient’s doctor prescribed a diguanide to control their blood sugar levels.”

Synonyms

  • biguanide
  • metformin

Antonyms

  • hyperglycemic
  • hypoglycemic