furosemide

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Etymology

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

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Noun

furosemide (countable and uncountable, plural furosemides)

  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A diuretic (trademark Lasix) used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema.

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