thiazide

American  

[thahy-uh-zahyd, -zid] / ˈθaɪ əˌzaɪd, -zɪd /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a member of a class of diuretic substances that inhibit the reabsorption of sodium chloride in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidneys: used principally to treat hypertension.

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thiazide Scientific  

/ thī′ə-zīd′,-zĭd /

1. Any of a group of drugs that block reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys, used as diuretics primarily in the treatment of hypertension.

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Etymology

Origin of thiazide

First recorded in 1955–60; thi- + azide

Example Sentences

Many blood pressure pills such as thiazide diuretics deplete the body of potassium.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

For more than three decades, thiazide diuretics, a common medication used for high blood pressure, have been the standard of care for kidney stone prevention because they reduce the excretion of urinary calcium.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

"Our study highlights the importance of considering genetic proxies to estimate the long-term effects of medications and offers new evidence to support the use of thiazide diuretics for kidney stone prevention," Triozzi said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

The all-VUMC team of researchers plans to investigate the underlying mechanisms by which thiazide diuretics lower the risk of kidney stones next.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

The goal was to compare some of the newer antihypertension treatments--like ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers--with an older group of drugs called thiazide diuretics.

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