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chlorthalidone

DEFINITIONS OF: chlorthalidone

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n a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks

Synonyms:
Hygroton, Thalidone
Type of:
diuretic, diuretic drug, water pill
any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water
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