thiazide

[thahy-uh-zahyd, -zid]

thi·a·zide

[thahy-uh-zahyd, -zid]
noun Pharmacology.
a member of a class of diuretic substances that inhibit the reabsorption of sodium chloride in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidneys: used principally to treat hypertension.

Origin:
1955–60; thi- + azide
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thiazide thi·a·zide (thī'ə-zīd', -zĭd)
n.
See benzothiadiazide.

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thiazide   (thī'ə-zīd', -zĭd)  Pronunciation Key 
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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