pioglitazone

English

Etymology

From py(ridyl) +‎ -o- +‎ -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).

Pronunciation

Noun

pioglitazone (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A thiazolidinedione derivative taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C19H20N2O3S·HCl to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin resistance.

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