diuretic
adjective
increasing the volume of the urine excreted, as by a medicinal substance.
diuretics
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pluralof diuretic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Police believed Nègre had used diuretics, which are used to manage a number of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, and cause the body to produce excess urine.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
It is generally recommended to optimize the dosage of loop diuretics before considering combination therapy; however, there is no consensus on how much the dosage should be increased before introducing another diuretic.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 30, 2024
She points out that certain medications—including some psychiatrics, diuretics, stimulants and antihistamines—can reduce the body’s ability to manage heat.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 21, 2023
Those that make the heat more dangerous include certain anti-depressants, diuretics, and blood pressure medicine, which can interfere with kidney function and electrolyte levels.
From National Geographic ● Sep. 14, 2023
Extensive applications of Spanish flies to the skin, the abuse of diuretics, and the occurrence of indigestion and spasms of the bowels are further causes.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
