ethacrynic acid (redirected from Ethacrynate sodium)

eth·a·cryn·ic acid  (th-krnk)

n.

A diuretic compound, C₁₃H₁₂Cl₂O₄, primarily used in the treatment of severe edema.

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[(m)eth(ylene) + ac(etic) + (buty)r(ic) + -y(l) + (phe)n(ol) + -ic.]

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Noun

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ethacrynic acid - diuretic (trade name Edecrin) used to treat edema Edecrin diuretic, diuretic drug, water pill - any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water