HyperDic: spironolactone

English > 1 sense of the word spironolactone:
NOUNsubstancespironolactone, Aldactonea synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
English > spironolactone: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension.
SynonymAldactone
Broaderantihypertensive, antihypertensive drugA drug that reduces high blood pressure
corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroidA steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized
Spanishespironolactona
Catalanespironolactona

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