tolbutamide (tɒlˈbjuːtəˌmaɪd)

—n
	a synthetic crystalline compound administered orally in the treatment of diabetes to lower blood glucose concentrations. Formula: C₁₂H₁₈N₂O₃S

[C20: from tol(uyl) + but(yric acid) + amide]

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tolbutamide tol·bu·ta·mide (tŏl-by&oomacr;'tə-mīd')
n.
An orally active hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus.

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tolbutamide

drug used in the treatment of type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Tolbutamide stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas, thereby reducing the concentration of glucose in the blood

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