# pioglitazone

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpaɪ.əˈɡlɪt.əˌzoʊn/

## Definitions
1. A thiazolidinedione derivative taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₉H₂₀N₂O₃S·HCl to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin resistance.

## Etymology
From py(ridyl) + -o- + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pioglitazone