sparer

noun

spar·​er ˈsper-ər How to pronounce sparer (audio)
: a substance that reduces the body's need for or consumption of something
carbohydrates are protein sparers

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“Sparer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sparer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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