HYDRODIURIL
\ha͡ɪdɹˈə͡ʊdɪjˌuːɹə͡l], \haɪdɹˈəʊdɪjˌuːɹəl], \h_aɪ_d_ɹ_ˈəʊ_d_ɪ_j_ˌuː_ɹ_əl]\
Definitions of HYDRODIURIL
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By Princeton University
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A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It has been used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.