ethacrynic acid

noun

eth·​a·​cryn·​ic acid ˌe-thə-ˈkri-nik- 

: a potent synthetic diuretic C₁₃H₁₂Cl₂O₄ used especially in the treatment of edema

Word History

Etymology

probably from eth- + acrylic + phen- + acetic acid

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ethacrynic acid

noun

eth·​a·​cryn·​ic acid ˌeth-ə-ˌkrin-ik- 

: a potent synthetic diuretic C₁₃H₁₂Cl₂O₄ used especially in the treatment of edema