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tolbutamide

[ tol-byoo-tuh-mahyd ]
/ tɒlˈbyu təˌmaɪd /
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noun Pharmacology.
a white crystalline substance, C12H18N2O3S, used to augment insulin secretion in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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Origin of tolbutamide

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

Words nearby tolbutamide

tola, tolan, Toland, tolar, tolbooth, tolbutamide, told, tole, Toledo, tolerable, tolerance
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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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