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Noun: hypoglycemic agent
  1. Any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
    "Metformin is a widely prescribed hypoglycemic agent";
    - hypoglycaemic agent

Derived forms: hypoglycemic agents

Type of: agent

Encyclopedia: Hypoglycemic agent