guanethidine

noun gua·neth·i·dine \gwä-ˈne-thə-ˌdēn\

Definition of GUANETHIDINE

: a drug C₁₀H₂₂N₄ used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat hypertension

guanidine + eth-

First Known Use: 1959

Medical Dictionary

noun gua·neth·i·dine \gwä-ˈneth-ə-ˌdēn\

: a drug used especially in the form of its sulfate C₁₀H₂₂N₄·H₂SO₄ to treat severe high blood pressure

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