BIGUANIDE

Etymology

Noun

biguanide (countable and uncountable, plural biguanides)

(organic compound) The compound imidodicarbonimidic diamide derived from guanidine

Any of a class of antihyperglycemic and antimalarial drugs based upon this compound.

Synonyms

• diguanide

• 2-carbamimidoylguanidine

Source: Wiktionary



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