English Explanatory Dictionary

furosemide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A diuretic (trademark Lasix) used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema.

Pronunciation

/fjʊˈɹoʊ.səˌmaɪd/

Word forms

furosemide furosemides frusemide

Etymology

Probably from fur(yl) + -o- + -semide (“alteration of s(ulfon)amide”).

Derived words

-semide
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