ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spironolactone

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌspʌɪ.ɹən.ə(ʊ)ˈlæk.təʊn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spironolactone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A steroid drug which acts as an antimineralocorticoid (for which purpose it is used in the treatment of certain types of edema and hypertension) and an antiandrogen (for which purpose it is used as part of some types of hormone therapy, especially for transgender women).

Meaning

(pharmacology) A steroid drug which acts as an antimineralocorticoid (for which purpose it is used in the treatment of certain types of edema and hypertension) and an antiandrogen (for which purpose it is used as part of some types of hormone therapy, especially for transgender women).

Synonyms for spironolactone

Depending on context, synonyms include spiro.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include diuretic, spiro, testolactone, gestrinone, drospirenone, deslorelin.

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