thiazide

thi·a·zide  (th-zd, -zd)

n.

Any of a group of drugs that block reabsorption of sodium in the distal tubules of the kidneys, used as diuretics primarily in the treatment of hypertension.

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[thi(o)- + az(o)- + -ide.]

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thiazide  (th-zd, -zd)

Any of a group of drugs that block reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys, used as diuretics primarily in the treatment of hypertension.

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thiazide - any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys chlorothiazide, Diuril - a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension 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 Esidrix, hydrochlorothiazide, HydroDIURIL, Microzide - a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension hydroflumethiazide - diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema Naqua, trichlormethiazide - diuretic drug (trade name Naqua) used to treat hypertension