A medication that reduces fluid buildup in the body by decreasing the production of cerebrospinal fluid, used to treat glaucoma, altitude sickness, and certain seizure disorders.
From 'acetyl-' (the acetyl group, CH₃CO-) + 'azo-' (containing nitrogen) + 'amide' (a chemical compound with NH₂). This is a modern pharmaceutical coinage combining chemical nomenclature to describe the drug's molecular structure.
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