amiloride

English

Chemical structure of amiloride

Etymology

Probably from ami(dino) +‎ (ch)lor- +‎ -(am)ide.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /əˈmɪl.ə.ɹaɪd/

Noun

amiloride (countable and uncountable, plural amilorides)

(pharmacology) A diuretic C₆H₈ClN₇O that promotes sodium excretion and potassium retention; any related compound.

Related terms

-poride

Translations

Translations

Finnish: amiloridi
Portuguese: amilorida f

References

“amiloride”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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