Advertisement
Advertisement
tolbutamide
[ tol-byoo-tuh-mahyd ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- a white crystalline substance, C 12 H 18 N 2 O 3 S, used to augment insulin secretion in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
tolbutamide
/ tɒlˈbjuːtəˌmaɪd /
noun
- a synthetic crystalline compound administered orally in the treatment of diabetes to lower blood glucose concentrations. Formula: C 12 H 18 N 2 O 3 S
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of tolbutamide1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of tolbutamide1
C20: from tol ( uyl ) + but ( yric acid ) + amide
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse