| NOUN | artifact | Thalidone, chlorthalidone, Hygroton | a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema |
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| Meaning | A diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks. | |
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| Synonyms | chlorthalidone, Hygroton | |
| Broader | diuretic drug, diuretic, water pill | Any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water |
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