metformin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /mɛtˈfɔː.mɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /mɛtˈfɔɹ.mɪn/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From meth- + -formin (“phenformin derivative”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metformins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (15)
bn মেটফরমিন (Translations) · ja メトホルミン (Translations) · pt metformina (Translations) · tr metformin (Translations) · ca metformina (Translations) · it metformina (Translations) · de Metformin (Translations) · cmn 二甲雙胍 /二甲双胍 (Translations) · hu metformin (Translations) · sk metformín (Translations) · fi metformiini (Translations) · pl metformina (Translations) · fr metformine (Translations) · ru метформи́н (Translations) · es metformina (Translations)