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diuretic

[ dahy-uh-ret-ik ]
/ ˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk /
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adjective
increasing the volume of the urine excreted, as by a medicinal substance.
noun
a diuretic medicine or agent.
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Origin of diuretic

1375–1425; Middle English d(i)uretik<Late Latin diūrēticus<Greek diourētikós, equivalent to di-di-3 + ourē- (verbid stem of oureîn to urinate) + -tikos-tic

OTHER WORDS FROM diuretic

di·u·ret·i·cal·ly, adverbdi·u·ret·i·cal·ness, nounun·di·u·ret·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for diuretic

diuretic
/ (ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk) /

adjective
acting to increase the flow of urine
noun
a drug or agent that increases the flow of urine

Derived forms of diuretic

diuretically, adverbdiureticalness, noun
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Scientific definitions for diuretic

diuretic
[ dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk ]

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 definitions for diuretic

diuretic
[ (deye-uh-ret-ik) ]

A substance that increases the rate of urine production.

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