antihyperglycemic

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English

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Etymology

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From anti- +‎ hyperglycemic, or anti- +‎ hyperglycemia +‎ -ic.

Adjective

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antihyperglycemic (comparative more antihyperglycemic, superlative most antihyperglycemic)

  1. (pharmacology, of a medication or treatment) Tending to reduce hyperglycemia (high blood sugar, characteristic of diabetes).

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Noun

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antihyperglycemic (plural antihyperglycemics)

  1. (medicine) Such a medication