MICROZIDE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension

Synonyms:

Esidrix; hydrochlorothiazide; HydroDIURIL; Microzide

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("Microzide" is a kind of...):

thiazide (any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys)

Holonyms ("Microzide" is a substance of...):

Maxzide (trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)