Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun spironolactone

1 sense of spironolactone

Sense 1
spironolactone, Aldactone -- (a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension)
       => corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid -- (a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions")
       => antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug -- (a drug that reduces high blood pressure)