biguanide

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biguanide (baɪˈɡwɑːnaɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
See also phenformin any of a class of compounds some of which are used in the treatment of certain forms of diabetes
 
[C19: from bi-1 + guanidine + -ide]

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