Meanings
- uncountablechemistryA meglitinide drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas.
Origin
From nate- (of unknown origin) + glinide.
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nateglinide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nateglinide
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