diuretic
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əˈrɛt adjective
1.
increasing the volume of the urine excreted, as by a medicinal substance.
noun
2.
a diuretic medicine or agent.
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World English Dictionary
diuretic (ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | acting to increase the flow of urine |
| —n | |
| 2. | a drug or agent that increases the flow of urine |
| diu'retically | |
| —adv | |
| diu'reticalness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
diuretic
c.1400, from O.Fr. diuretique, from L.L. diureticus, from Gk. diouretikos "prompting urine," from diourein "urinate," from dia "through" + ourein "urine."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
diuretic di·u·ret·ic (dī'ə-rět'ĭk)
adj.
Tending to increase the discharge of urine. n.
A substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| diuretic (dī'ə-rět'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
A substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine. Diuretics are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, edema, and other medical conditions. |
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
diuretic [(deye-uh-ret-ik)]A substance that increases the rate of urine production.
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Example sentences
Chamomile also works well as a sedative, but it is also a diuretic so you may wake in the middle of the night to pee.
He tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic that can be used to treat hypertension.
She started her on a higher dose of diuretic to reduce the swelling in her legs and the fluid in her lungs.
Medical experts have been saying for years that caffeine acts as a potent diuretic.
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