Antidiabetic

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. An agent or medicine that will prevent or cure diabetes; specifically, a drug which diminishes the elimination of sugar.
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  • adjective. Countering diabetes.
  • noun. Any drug that counters diabetes.
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  • noun. a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus
  • Word Usage
    "The mineral vanadium is known as an antidiabetic agent because of its insulin-like effects in the body."