-gliflozin

UK/ɡlɪˈfləʊ.zɪn/US/ɡlɪˈfloʊ.zɪn/

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Used to form names of phlorizin derivatives used as sodium glucose cotransporter inhibitors.

Meanings

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  1. medicineUsed to form names of phlorizin derivatives used as sodium glucose cotransporter inhibitors.

Origin

From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + phlo(ri)zin.

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APA

-gliflozin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-gliflozin

MLA

“-gliflozin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-gliflozin. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-gliflozin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-gliflozin.

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