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Medical Definition of Loop diuretic
1. A class of diuretic agents (e.g., furosemide, ethacrynic acid) that act by inhibiting reabsorption of sodium and chloride, not only in the proximal and distal tubules but also in Henle's loop. (05 Mar 2000)
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1. A class of diuretic agents (e.g., furosemide, ethacrynic acid) that act by inhibiting reabsorption of sodium and chloride, not only in the proximal and distal tubules but also in Henle's loop. (05 Mar 2000)