Definition

A type of medication that helps the body get rid of extra water by increasing urine production, often used to treat high blood pressure.

Example

The doctor prescribed a thiazide to help manage my hypertension.

Conversation

I heard my doctor mention a thiazide for my high blood pressure.

Oh really? I've heard those can be pretty effective.

Yeah, I read that they help your body get rid of extra salt.

That sounds helpful — I hope it works well for you!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thiazide is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, specifically from 'thiazine' (a type of heterocyclic compound containing sulfur and nitrogen) and the suffix '-ide' (indicating a chemical compound). The word refers to a class of diuretics that are chemically related to thiazine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thiazine' as a base structure that includes sulfur and nitrogen, and remember that 'thiazide' refers to a type of chemical compound related to this structure.

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