triamterene en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /tɹaɪˈæm.təˌɹiːn/ (General-American)
Etymology
Blend of triamino + -terene (“alteration of pteridine”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A potassium-sparing diuretic used in combination with thiazide diuretics for the treatment of hypertension and edema.