Definition of "liraglutide" []

• A particular polypeptide analog used in the treatment of diabetes (noun)

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• "The Danish drugmaker said Victoza, also known as liraglutide, is meant to help lower blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes."
• "Victoza, also known as liraglutide, has been launched in Germany, Britain and Denmark with other markets such as Japan set to follow this year."
• "In April, a panel of government experts were split, voting 6 to 6, on whether the FDA should approve Victoza, also known as liraglutide, in the face of evidence it caused cancerous thyroid tumors in rats and mice."