rosiglitazone
noun
ro·si·glit·a·zone
ˌrō-sə-ˈglit-ə-ˌzōn 
: a thiazolidine derivative taken orally in the form of its maleate C18H19N3O3S·C4H4O4 to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin resistance
Note: Rosiglitazone is marketed under the trademark Avandia.
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“Rosiglitazone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rosiglitazone. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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