-glitazone

UK/ˈɡlɪt.ə.zəʊn/US/ˈɡlɪt.əˌzoʊn/

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Used to form names of thiazolidinedione derivatives used as peroxisome proliferator activating receptor-γ agonists.

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Meanings

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  1. medicineUsed to form names of thiazolidinedione derivatives used as peroxisome proliferator activating receptor-γ agonists.

Origin

From glitazone, from gli- + th(i)az(olidinedi)one.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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