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triamterene en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /tɹaɪˈæm.təˌɹiːn/ (General-American)

Etymology

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

Meanings

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