diuresis

American  

[dahy-uh-ree-sis] / ˌdaɪ əˈri sɪs /

noun

1. increased discharge of urine.

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diuresis British  

/ ˌdaɪjʊˈriːsɪs /

noun

1. excretion of an unusually large quantity of urine

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Etymology

Origin of diuresis

First recorded in 1675–85; from New Latin, from Greek diourē- (verb stem of dioureîn “to urinate”; diuretic ) + -sis -sis

Example Sentences

The drug improves diuresis, the elimination of excess fluid from the lungs, thereby relieving congestion, and it can reduce hospital stays.

From Science Daily

“We carried out detoxification measures since we suspected poisoning. This is infusion therapy, this is forced diuresis. This is a transfer to an artificial lung ventilator,” he said.

From Reuters

Then there is something called “cold-induced diuresis” — as the body concentrates blood flow to key body parts, blood pressure rises and urination increases.

From New York Times

“And since the effect is due to diuresis, I don’t anticipate any substantial effect on detectability.”

From The Guardian

The so-called forced diuresis regimen usually requires a high dose of another chemical called furosemide, which may harm the body's fluid balance, researchers said at the American College of Cardiology scientific meeting in New Orleans.

From Reuters