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sulfonylurea
 

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Noun sulfonylurea has 1 sense
  1. sulfonylurea - antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus
    --1 is a kind of     antidiabetic, antidiabetic drug
    --1 has particulars: tolazamide, Tolinase; tolbutamide, Orinase

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Sulfonylurea

Definition: Sulfonylurea refers to a class of drugs commonly used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. These drugs work by increasing insulin production in the pancreas and enhancing the body's ability to utilize insulin efficiently.

Examples:

  1. Noun:

    2. 1. The doctor prescribed a sulfonylurea to help manage Jane's diabetes.

    2. Sulfonylureas are often combined with metformin for effective glycemic control.

  2. Adjective:

    3. 1. The study compared the efficacy of different sulfonylurea medications.

    2. The patient experienced a sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemic episode.

  3. Related verb:

    4. 1. The medication sulfonylurea stimulates insulin secretion.

    2. It is important to monitor blood glucose levels while sulfonylurea therapy is initiated.

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