ethacrynic acid

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eth·a·cryn·ic acid

(ĕth′ə-krĭn′ĭk)

A compound, C₁₃H₁₂Cl₂O₄, used as a diuretic primarily to treat severe edema.

[eth(yl) + acry(lic) + (phe)n(yl) + -ic.]

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ethacrynic acid - diuretic (trade name Edecrin) used to treat edema

Edecrin

diuretic, diuretic drug, water pill - any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water

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