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amiloride

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[uh-mil-uh-rahyd] / əˈmɪl əˌraɪd /

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. a potassium-sparing diuretic, C 6 H 8 ClN 7 O, used in the treatment of hypertension.


Etymology

Origin of amiloride

Perhaps (di)ami(no-6-ch)lor(opyrazinam)ide, part of its chemical name

Example Sentences

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Dr. Hargrove and her colleagues have modified various versions of a blood-pressure drug called amiloride so that they can latch onto viral RNA.

From New York Times

Weightlifter Onua, who tested positive for the diuretic Amiloride, received an eight-year ban after multiple violations.

From Washington Times

Amalaha was initially suspended on Tuesday after the "A'' sample tested positive for amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide, which are both banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Organizers said Friday the "B'' sample also came back positive.

From US News

Amalaha was initially suspended on Tuesday after the “A” sample tested positive for amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide, which are both banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

From Washington Times

Chika Amalaha tested positive for the diuretic amiloride and masking agent hydrochlorothiazide - both banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency - after winning the 53-kilogram weight class last Friday, games officials said.

From Washington Times