liraglutide

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Etymology

From ly(sine) +‎ +‎ -glutide (glucagon-like peptide analog).

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Pronunciation

Noun

liraglutide (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A antidiabetic drug C172H265N43O51 (trademark Victoza) that is an analog of glucagon-like peptide 1 administered by injection in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
    Hypernym: GLP-1 RA
    Coordinate term: semaglutide

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