Acetazolamide
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˌsiː.təˈzɒl.əm.ʌɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acetazolamide is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, used in the treatment of glaucoma and epilepsy and as a diuretic (now especially in the prevention of acute mountain sickness).
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, used in the treatment of glaucoma and epilepsy and as a diuretic (now especially in the prevention of acute mountain sickness).
Word Forms
- acetazolamides
- acetazoleamide
Synonyms for acetazolamide
Depending on context, synonyms include Acetazolam.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acetazolam, acetozolamide, acetazolamine, acetazolomide, azetazolamide, azetasolamide.
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