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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. anti-obesity agents

Preferred term

anti-obesity agents

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Agents that increase energy expenditure and weight loss by neural and chemical regulation. Beta-adrenergic agents and serotoninergic drugs have been experimentally used in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) to treat obesity.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • weight-loss agents
  • weight-loss drugs
  • weight-reducing drugs

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291608

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