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metformin

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met·for·min  (mt-fôrmn)
n.
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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Noun1.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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