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diuretic
[ dahy-uh-ret-ik ]
adjective
- increasing the volume of the urine excreted, as by a medicinal substance.
noun
- a diuretic medicine or agent.
diuretic
/ ˌ岹ɪʊˈɛɪ /
adjective
- acting to increase the flow of urine
noun
- a drug or agent that increases the flow of urine
diuretic
/ ī′ə-ĕ′ĭ /
- 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.
diuretic
- A substance that increases the rate of urine production.
Derived Forms
- ˌ徱ˈپ, adverb
- ˌ徱ˈپԱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- 徱u·i·· adverb
- 徱u·i··Ա noun
- ܲd··i adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of diuretic1
Example Sentences
Finally, due to its diuretic effect, drinking alcohol before bed may mean more bathroom visits during the night — further disrupting sleep.
The results show that long-term use of antihypertensive drugs, cholesterol-lowering drugs, diuretics and blood-thinning drugs is associated with between 4 and 25 percent lower risk of dementia.
Medications used to treat heart failure include diuretics, which reduce tissue swelling and can be administered orally or intravenously.
Though caffeine is a diuretic, consuming up to 400 mg of it daily can actually help with hydration, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ King.
Prescription medicines like diuretics can cause dehydration, especially during warm weather in an area as arid as central Arizona.
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