metformin

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Pronunciation

/mɛtˈfɔː.mɪn/

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/mɛtˈfɔː.mɪn/ · /mɛtˈfɔɹ.mɪn/

Definition of metformin

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A biguanide derivative, C₄H₁₁N₅, used, now chiefly as the hydrochloride, as an oral hypoglycemic agent in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus; 1,1-dimethylbiguanide.

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From meth- + -formin (“phenformin derivative”).

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