guanethidine

noun

gua·​neth·​i·​dine gwä-ˈne-thə-ˌdēn 

: a drug C₁₀H₂₂N₄ used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat hypertension

Word History

Etymology

guanidine + eth-

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

guanethidine

noun

gua·​neth·​i·​dine gwä-ˈneth-ə-ˌdēn 

: a drug used especially in the form of its sulfate C₁₀H₂₂N₄·H₂SO₄ to treat severe high blood pressure