Thiazide diuretic

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Thiazide diuretic
TermThiazide diuretic
Short definitionthiazide diuretic - (pronounced) (THY-uh-zide DY-yoo-REH-tik) type of drug used to treat high blood pressure, edema (extra fluid in tissues), and other conditions. Thiazide diuretics cause the kidneys to produce more urine, which allows the body to get rid of excess fluid and salt 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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thiazide diuretic - (pronounced) (THY-uh-zide DY-yoo-REH-tik) type of drug used to treat high blood pressure, edema (extra fluid in tissues), and other conditions. Thiazide diuretics cause the kidneys to produce more urine, which allows the body to get rid of excess fluid and salt

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