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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
OTHER WORDS FROM diuretic
di·u·ret·i·cal·ly, adverbdi·u·ret·i·cal·ness, nounun·di·u·ret·ic, adjectiveWords nearby diuretic
ditty box, ditz, ditzy, Diu, diuresis, diuretic, Diuril, diurnal, diurnal arc, diurnal circle, diurnal motion
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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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for diuretic
diuretic
[ dī′ə-rÄ•t′Äk ]
adj.
Tending to increase the discharge of urine./del
n.
A substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine.
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Scientific definitions for diuretic
diuretic
[ dī′ə-rÄ•t′Äk ]
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
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