HealthAugust 23, 2026

semaglutide

SEM-uh-GLOO-tide

Definition

A medication that acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes by suppressing appetite and regulating blood sugar.

Etymology

The name is a constructed pharmaceutical term derived from a combination of the drug's chemical structure and the standard naming conventions for GLP-1 receptor agonists.

In the news

The article mentions semaglutide (sold as Ozempic or Wegovy) as a common treatment that researchers are testing in combination with their new compound, TOFA.

Experimental compound helps burn fat without muscle loss

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