pl. n. a class of diuretics which function to increase the excretion of water along with sodium and chloride without altering the acid-base balance. See thiazide diuretics.
BENZOTHIADIAZIDES: "Benzothiadiazides are identified as a class of diuretics which help excrete water, sodium, and chloride from the body."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "BENZOTHIADIAZIDES," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/benzothiadiazides/ (accessed March 21, 2023).