tolbutamide

tol·bu·ta·mide

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tol-byoo-tuh-mahyd]
- /tɒlˈbyu təˌmaɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tol-byoo-tuh-mahyd]
- /tɒlˈbyu təˌmaɪd/

Definitions of tolbutamide word

noun tolbutamide a white crystalline substance, C 12 H 18 N 2 O 3 S, used to augment insulin secretion in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. 1
noun tolbutamide a synthetic crystalline compound administered orally in the treatment of diabetes to lower blood glucose concentrations. Formula: C12H18N2O3S 0
noun tolbutamide an oral drug, C12H18N2O3S, that stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin, used to treat diabetes 0

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Origin of tolbutamide

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; tol(u) + but(yl) + amide

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tolbutamide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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