tolbutamide

/tɑlˌbjudəˈmaɪd/
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Definitions of tolbutamide
  1. noun
    sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus
    synonyms: Orinase
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    sulfonylurea
    antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus
    hypoglycaemic agent, hypoglycemic agent
    any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
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