chlorothiazide

noun

chlo·​ro·​thi·​a·​zide ˌklȯr-ə-ˈthī-ə-ˌzīd 

-zəd

: a thiazide diuretic C₇H₆ClN₃O₄S₂ used especially in the treatment of edema and hypertension

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

chlorothiazide

noun

chlo·​ro·​thi·​a·​zide ˌklōr-ə-ˈthī-ə-ˌzīd, ˌklȯr-, -zəd 

: a thiazide diuretic C₇H₆ClN₃O₄S₂ that is taken orally or is administered in the form of its sodium salt C₇H₅ClN₃NaO₄S₂ by intravenous injection especially in the treatment of edema and hypertension see diuril