etacrynic acid

/ˌɛt.əˌkɹɪn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

noun

A powerful diuretic drug used in the treatment of fluid retention, especially that associated with heart, liver, and kidney disorders.

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Meanings

nounetacrynic acid (uncountable)

alternative ethacrynic acid

  1. uncountablechemistryA powerful diuretic drug used in the treatment of fluid retention, especially that associated with heart, liver, and kidney disorders.

Origin

From eth(yl) + acry(loyl) + (phe)n(oxy) + (acet)ic acid.

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Translations

Finnish etakryynihappo
  • etakryynihappodiuretic drug
Hungarian etakrinsav
  • etakrinsavdiuretic drug
Cite this entry
APA

etacrynic acid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/etacrynic%20acid

MLA

“etacrynic acid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/etacrynic%20acid. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “etacrynic acid,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/etacrynic%20acid.

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