thiazide

noun thi·a·zide \ˈthī-ə-ˌzīd, -zəd\

Definition of THIAZIDE

: any of a group of drugs used as oral diuretics especially in the control of high blood pressure

thi- + diazine + dioxide

First Known Use: 1959

Medical Dictionary

noun thi·a·zide \ˈthī-ə-ˌzīd, -zəd\

: any of a group of drugs used as oral diuretics especially in the control of high blood pressure

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