Definition

A type of medication that helps reduce pressure in the eyes, treat fluid retention, and prevent altitude sickness by blocking a specific enzyme in the body.

Example

The doctor prescribed acetazolamide to help manage my glaucoma.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of acetazolamide?

Yeah, I think it's used for altitude sickness, right?

Exactly! It's also prescribed for glaucoma sometimes.

That’s interesting! I didn’t know it had multiple uses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acetazolamide is formed from "acet-" (from the Latin "aceticus", meaning sour or vinegar) and "-azole" (from the Greek "azole", a suffix used in chemistry to denote a class of compounds). The word refers to a chemical compound that contains an acetic component and belongs to the azole class of drugs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'acet-' as relating to something sour, like vinegar, and '-azole' as a type of chemical compound. This helps you remember that acetazolamide is a chemical compound related to acetic acid.

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