Furosemide

//fjʊˈɹoʊ.səˌmaɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A diuretic (trademark Lasix) used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema wordnet

Synonyms

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frusemidelasixlasix

Etymology

Probably from fur(yl) + -o- + -semide (“alteration of s(ulfon)amide”).

Related phrases

congestive heart failure

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