Definition
acarboses
noun
- Plural of acarbose; a class of oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes by slowing the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in plural when referring to multiple doses or formulations
Examples
- The doctor prescribed acarboses to help manage the patient's blood sugar levels.
- Acarboses work by delaying glucose absorption in the small intestine.
- Some patients experience gastrointestinal side effects when taking acarboses.
- The pharmacy stocked several brands of acarboses for diabetic patients.