glipizide

English

Etymology

From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) +‎ py(ra)z(ine) +‎ -ide.

Pronunciation

Noun

glipizide (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug C21H27N5O4S (trademark Glucotrol) that lowers blood glucose levels and is used in the control of hyperglycemia associated with type 2 diabetes.

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