hypoglycemic agent

Noun
  1. Any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (synset 114938452)
    is a type of: agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect
    subtypes:
    • orinase, tolbutamide - sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus
    • insulin - hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
    same as: hypoglycaemic agent

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