English noun: hypoglycaemic agent | |||
| 1. | hypoglycaemic agent (substance) any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus | ||
| Synonyms | hypoglycemic agent | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | agent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | insulin, Orinase, tolbutamide | ||