chlorothiazide

/ˌklɔroʊˈθaɪəˌzaɪd/
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Definitions of chlorothiazide
  1. noun
    a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension
    synonyms: Diuril
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    type of:
    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
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