nateglinide
English edit
Etymology edit
From nate- (of unknown origin) + glinide.
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Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /nəˈtɛɡ.lɪˌnaɪd/
Noun edit
nateglinide (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A meglitinide drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas.