liraglutide
noun
li·rag·lu·tide
ˌli-ˈrag-lu̇-ˌtīd 
: an antidiabetic drug C172H265N43O51 that is an analog of glucagon-like peptide 1 administered by injection in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity
Note: Liraglutide is marketed under the trademark Victoza.
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“Liraglutide.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/liraglutide. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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