teratoma. malignant teratoma. 1. a solid, malignant ovarian tumor resembling a dermoid cyst but composed of immature embryonal and/or extraembryonal elements derived from all three germ layers. 2. teratocarcinoma.
A: Metformin is an oral diabetes medication that helps control blood glucose (sugar) levels. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes, either alone or in combination with insulin or other medications. Common side effects include headache, weakness, mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, and stomach pain.
The most serious side effect metformin can cause is lactic acidosis. In fact, metformin has a boxed warning about this risk. A boxed warning is the most severe warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious problem that can occur due to a buildup of metformin in your body.