furosemide

noun fu·ro·se·mide \fyu̇-ˈrō-sə-ˌmīd\

Definition of FUROSEMIDE

: a powerful diuretic C₁₂H₁₁ClN₂O₅S used especially to treat edema and hypertension

furfural + -o- + sulf- + -emide, probably alteration of amide

First Known Use: 1965

Medical Dictionary

noun fu·ro·se·mide \fyu̇-ˈrō-sə-ˌmīd\

: a powerful diuretic C₁₂H₁₁CIN₂O₅S used especially to treat edema—called also frusemide, fursemide; see lasix

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