thiazide

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General structure of a thiazide
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Etymology

From thio- +‎ azine +‎ oxide, or blend of (benzo)thia(di)azine +‎ dioxide.

Pronunciation

Noun

thiazide (plural thiazides)

  1. (pharmacology) Any of a class of sulfur-containing drugs that increase the excretion of sodium and chloride and are used as diuretics and to assist in lowering the blood pressure.

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