Definition of Spironolactone

1. Noun. A synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension.

Exact synonyms: Aldactone
Generic synonyms: Antihypertensive, Antihypertensive Drug, Adrenal Cortical Steroid, Corticoid, Corticosteroid
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Spironolactone

1. Noun. A particular diuretic and antiandrogen. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Spironolactone

1. Aldosterone antagonist: diuretic, used to treat low renin hypertension and Conn's syndrome (in which there is overproduction of aldesterone). This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spironolactone

spirohydantoin
spiroid
spiroketal
spiroketals
spirolactam
spirolactams
spirometer
spirometers
spirometery
spirometra
spirometre
spirometric
spirometrically
spirometries
spirometry
spironolactone (current term)
spironolactone test
spiropentane
spiropentanes
spiroplasma
spiroplasmataceae
spiroscope
spiroscopes
spirostan
spirostans
spirotrich
spirotrichs
spiroylous
spirt
spirted

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