Thiazide
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈθʌɪ.əz.ʌɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thiazide is a noun meaning (pharmacology) Any of a class of sulfur-containing drugs that increase the excretion of sodium and chloride and are used as diuretics and to assist in lowering the blood pressure.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Any of a class of sulfur-containing drugs that increase the excretion of sodium and chloride and are used as diuretics and to assist in lowering the blood pressure.
Word Forms
- thiazides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diuretic, diuretics, ethiazide, polythiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, benzthiazide.
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