tolbutamide

[ tol-byoo-tuh-mahyd ]

/ tɒlˈbyu təˌmaɪd /

noun Pharmacology.

a white crystalline substance, C12H18N2O3S, used to augment insulin secretion in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Nearby words

tolan, toland, tolar, tolbooth, tolbukhin, tolbutamide, tolbutamide test, told, tole, toledo, toledo, francisco de

Origin of tolbutamide

First recorded in 1955–60; tol(u) + but(yl) + amide

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British Dictionary definitions for tolbutamide

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

Word Origin for tolbutamide

C20: from tol (uyl) + but (yric acid) + amide

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Medicine definitions for tolbutamide

tolbutamide

[ tŏl-byōō′tə-mīd′ ]

n.

An orally active hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus.