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How do you pronounce -gliptin?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪp.tɪn/.
What does -gliptin mean?
Used to form generic names of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor antidiabetic drugs.
Where does -gliptin come from?
From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + (pe)pt(idase) + in(hibitor).

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