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An oral antidiabetic agent, C₄H₁₁N₅, that decreases glucose production by the liver and lowers plasma glucose levels.

[Probably met(hyl) + form(ic acid) + -in.]

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metformin - an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes

Glucophage

antidiabetic, antidiabetic drug - a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus

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