GLP-1
Noun
Meaning
(biochemistry) Initialism of glucagon-like peptide-1.
(informal) Ellipsis of GLP-1 RA (“glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist”).
Hyponym: semaglutide
Examples
GLP-1 is normally released from your small intestine when you eat, and works to slow down the process by which food leaves your stomach, controlling your blood sugar after meals.
"Excitingly, stable GLP-1 molecules are highly desirable as potential type 2 diabetes treatments."
GLP-1 does not show a second-meal phenomenon.