Associations to the word «Sulfonylurea»

Wiktionary

SULFONYLUREA, noun. Any of a class of antidiabetic drugs that act by increasing insulin release from the beta cells in the pancreas.

Dictionary definition

SULFONYLUREA, noun. Antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus.

Wise words

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