chlorothiazide

chlo·ro·thi·a·zide

 (klôr′ə-thī′ə-zīd′)

n.

A thiazide diuretic, used also in its sulfate form to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and edema.

chlorothiazide

(ˌklɔːrəˈθaɪəˌzaɪd)

n

(Pharmacology) a diuretic drug administered orally in the treatment of chronic heart and kidney disease and hypertension. Formula: C7H6ClN3O4S2

[C20: from chloro- + thi(o-) + (di)az(ine + diox)ide]

chlo•ro•thi•a•zide

(ˌklɔr əˈθaɪ əˌzaɪd, ˌkloʊr-)

n.

a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble powder, C₇H₆ClN₃O₄S₂, used as a diuretic and in treating hypertension.

[1955–60; chloro-² + thiaz (ole) + -ide]

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Noun

1.

chlorothiazide - a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension Diuril antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug - a drug that reduces high blood pressure 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