saluretic
[ sal-yuh-ret-ik ]
/ ˌsæl yəˈrɛt ɪk /
adjective
of or relating to a substance that promotes renal excretion of sodium and chloride ions.
noun
any such substance, as furosemide.
Nearby words
salubrious, salud, salugi, saluki, saluresis, saluretic, salus, salus populi suprema lex esto, salutary, salutation, salutatorian
Related forms
sal·u·ret·i·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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Medicine definitions for saluretic
saluretic
[ săl′yə-rĕt′ĭk ]
adj.
Relating to or causing excretion of salt.
n.
A drug that promotes excretion of salt in the urine.
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