"miglitol" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmɪɡ.lɪˌtɔl/ [General-American]
Etymology: Probably from (a)mi(ne) + gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + -itol. Etymology templates: {{af|en|amine|gli-|-itol|alt1=(a)mi(ne)|nocat=1|t2=antihyperglycemic}} (a)mi(ne) + gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + -itol Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} miglitol (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) An antidiabetic drug C₈H₁₇NO₅ that is taken orally as a tablet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and acts to slow the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates. Wikipedia link: miglitol Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs

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