glycotropic
adjective
gly·co·trop·ic
ˌglī-kō-ˈträp-ik 
-ˈtrōp-
-ˈtrōp-
: antagonizing the action of insulin especially with regard to the production of hypoglycemia
a glycotropic anterior-pituitary fraction
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“Glycotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glycotropic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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