THIAZIDE


Meaning of THIAZIDE in English

[ 'θʌɪəzʌɪd ]

■ noun Medicine any of a class of sulphur-containing drugs that are used as diuretics and to lower the blood pressure.

Origin

1950s: from elements of thio- + azine + oxide .

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