loop diuretic

noun

Any diuretic that acts on the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney.

Meanings

nounloop diuretic (plural loop diuretics)

plural loop diuretics

  1. Any diuretic that acts on the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney.
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