furosemide

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Chemical structure of furosemide
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Etymology

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

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Noun

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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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