chlorthalidone

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chlorthalidone - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  chlorthalidone
      n 1: a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to
           control hypertension and conditions that cause edema;
           effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart
           attacks [syn: chlorthalidone, Hygroton, Thalidone]