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单词 thiazide
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Definition of thiazide in English:

thiazide

noun ˈθʌɪəzʌɪdˈTHīəˌzīd
Medicine
  • Any of a class of sulphur-containing drugs that increase the excretion of sodium and chloride and are used as diuretics and to assist in lowering the blood pressure.

    as modifier thiazide diuretics
    Example sentencesExamples
    • If you have diabetes and high blood pressure, taking a thiazide diuretic plus an ACE inhibitor can decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke.
    • Diuretic drugs such as furosemide or the thiazides should not be used because they deplete sodium from the body.
    • Initial combination therapy should consist of a thiazide diuretic (in most cases) in combination with an ACE inhibitor or beta blocker.
    • A diuretic drug such as thiazide, and a very low salt diet, can help to reduce the amount of urine being made by up to half.
    • Combinations of several drugs will be required for most patients, and such an antihypertensive treatment cocktail should include a thiazide diuretic.

Origin

1950s: from elements of thio- + azine + oxide.

 
 

Definition of thiazide in US English:

thiazide

nounˈTHīəˌzīd
Medicine
  • Any of a class of sulfur-containing drugs that increase the excretion of sodium and chloride and are used as diuretics and as a method of lowering the blood pressure.

    as modifier thiazide diuretics
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A diuretic drug such as thiazide, and a very low salt diet, can help to reduce the amount of urine being made by up to half.
    • Initial combination therapy should consist of a thiazide diuretic (in most cases) in combination with an ACE inhibitor or beta blocker.
    • Combinations of several drugs will be required for most patients, and such an antihypertensive treatment cocktail should include a thiazide diuretic.
    • If you have diabetes and high blood pressure, taking a thiazide diuretic plus an ACE inhibitor can decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke.
    • Diuretic drugs such as furosemide or the thiazides should not be used because they deplete sodium from the body.

Origin

1950s: from elements of thio- + azine + oxide.

 
 
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