chlorthalidone
/klɔrˈθælɪdoʊn/
noun
- A medication used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema) by helping the kidneys remove excess salt and water from the body.
- He takes chlorthalidone every morning to reduce swelling in his legs.
- Chlorthalidone is often recommended as a first-line treatment for hypertension.
- The doctor prescribed chlorthalidone to help lower her blood pressure.