Hygroton

Definitions of Hygroton
  1. noun
    a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks
    synonyms: Thalidone, chlorthalidone
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    type of:
    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
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