Antihyperglycemic
Antihyperglycemic (pronunciation: an-ti-hy-per-gly-ce-mic) is a term used in medicine to describe substances or actions that reduce the concentration of glucose in the blood. The term is derived from the Greek words 'anti' meaning against, 'hyper' meaning over or above, and 'glykys' meaning sweet.
Etymology
The term 'Antihyperglycemic' is a combination of three Greek words. 'Anti' (ἀντί) meaning against, 'hyper' (ὑπέρ) meaning over or above, and 'glykys' (γλυκύς) meaning sweet. This term is used to describe substances or actions that work against high levels of sweetness (glucose) in the blood.
Usage
Antihyperglycemic agents are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, a chronic condition characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood. These agents work by various mechanisms to lower blood glucose levels, including increasing insulin sensitivity, increasing glucose excretion, and decreasing glucose absorption.
Related Terms
- Hypoglycemic: A term used to describe substances or actions that lower blood glucose levels.
- Hyperglycemia: A condition characterized by an excessive amount of glucose in the blood.
- Insulin: A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Diabetes mellitus: A group of diseases characterized by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both.
See Also
- Antihyperlipidemic: Substances or actions that reduce the levels of lipids in the blood.
- Antihypertensive: Substances or actions that lower blood pressure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antihyperglycemic
- Wikipedia's article - Antihyperglycemic
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