<chemical> A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of hydrochlorothiazide. ... Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide. ... Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 3,4-dihydro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-, 1,1-dioxide ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(hi″dro-floo″mә-thi´ә-zīd) a thiazide diuretic used as an antihypertensive agent and for treatment of edema.
[n] - diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema
noun diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema