long-acting
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of long-acting
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Insulin glargine refers to a long-acting, synthetic analog of human insulin which is used to keep blood sugar levels steady for a full 24 hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Cornell University scientists have taken a major step toward developing a safe, reversible, long-acting and 100% effective nonhormonal male contraceptive, considered the holy grail of male contraception.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
In patients who already produce normal or elevated levels of endogenous GLP-1, flooding those same receptors with long-acting agonists may push a finely tuned system past its adaptive range.
From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026
One way for new entrants to compete with Lilly and Novo will be with long-acting alternatives to today’s weekly shots.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
It’s now part of a small but growing number of mobile programs aimed at increasing rural access to women’s health services, including long-acting reversible contraception.
From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024
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