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."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
medicament
medication
medicinal drug
medicine
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
diabeta
glipizide
glucophage
glucotrol
glyburide
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
anti-retroviral
antianxiety
antihyperglycemic
antihypertensive
antiplatelet
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
antidiabetes