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Definition of tolbutamide
: a sulfonylurea C12H18N2O3S used in the treatment of diabetes
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tolbutamide
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tol·bu·ta·mide
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Medical Definition of tolbutamide
: a sulfonylurea C12H18N2O3S used orally to lower blood sugar in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
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