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From ly(sine)[Term?] + -glutide (“glucagon-like peptide analog”).
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liraglutide
Today it means: An antidiabetic drug C₁₇₂H₂₆₅N₄₃O₅₁ (trademark Victoza) that is an analog of glucagon-like peptide 1 administered by injection in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Full definition →