diuresis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of diuresis
First recorded in 1675–85; from New Latin, from Greek diourē- (verb stem of dioureîn “to urinate”; see diuretic) + -sis -sis
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"It is a way to both improve diuresis AND get a head start on implementing Guideline Directed Medical Therapy in patients with acute heart failure," Lindenfeld said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2024
The drug improves diuresis, the elimination of excess fluid from the lungs, thereby relieving congestion, and it can reduce hospital stays.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2024
If injected directly into the circulation they produce hemolysis, diuresis and direct actions on the central nervous system which may be rapidly fatal.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Incorporated 39th Annual Report at Norris, Tenn. September 13-15 1948 by Northern Nut Growers Association
With aconitine, diuresis was not always established, and when it failed the animal died in convulsions.—Centralblatt fur die Medicinischen Wissenschaften, December 18, 1886.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887 by Various
Caffein is indicated if digitalis is contraindicated or does not act satisfactorily, and the patient is not nervously excited, but perhaps is stupid or apathetic, and also when diuresis is desired.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
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