triamterene

English

Etymology

Blend of triamino +‎ -terene (“alteration of pteridine”).

Pronunciation

Noun

triamterene (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A potassium-sparing diuretic used in combination with thiazide diuretics for the treatment of hypertension and edema.

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