Spiro

//ˈspɪɹoʊ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A polycyclic compound or system that contains a single atom as the only common member of two rings. attributive, uncountable
  2. 2
    Clipping of spironolactone. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, uncountable

    "I was on estradiol tablets, finasteride, micronized progesterone, and spironolactone. I had an orchiectomy and have been taken off of progesterone and spiro. As far as changes to my body, they have been very miniscule in comparison to a person half my age. The most changes have been in my face."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
  2. 2
    A male given name from Greek.

Synonyms

All synonyms
spironolactone

Example

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"I was on estradiol tablets, finasteride, micronized progesterone, and spironolactone. I had an orchiectomy and have been taken off of progesterone and spiro. As far as changes to my body, they have been very miniscule in comparison to a person half my age. The most changes have been in my face."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Ultimately from Latin spīra (“coil, twist”).

Etymology 2

Probably borrowed from Albanian Spiro.

Related phrases

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