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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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Diuretic
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Example Sentences
- Medical experts have been saying for years that caffeine acts as a potent diuretic.
- It also acts as a diuretic and can be a urinary tract irritant.
- Diuretic treatment and supplemental oxygen are recommended for patients with fluid retention and low blood oxygen, respectively.
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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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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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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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Cultural Dictionary
diuretic [(deye-uh-ret-ik)]A substance that increases the rate of urine production.
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