Meaning of DIURETIC
| Pronunciation: | | `dIyû'retik
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| | Definition: | | [n] any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine |
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| | Synonyms: | | diuretic drug |
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| | See Also: | | chlorothiazide, Diuril, drug, Edecrin, Esidrix, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, HydroDIURIL, hydroflumethiazide, indapamide, Lasix, Lozal, mannitol, Naqua, Osmitrol, thiazide, trichlormethiazide | |
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| | Definition: | | \Di`u*ret"ic\, a. [L. diureticus, Gr. ?, fr. ? to make
water; ? through + ? to make water, fr. ? urine: cf. F.
diur['e]tique.] (Med.)
Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine. --
n. A medicine with diuretic properties.
{Diuretic salt} (Med.), potassium acetate; -- so called
because of its diuretic properties.
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| | Definition: | | a medication that lowers blood pressure. |
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| | Related Terms: | | abstergent, aperient, carminative, cathartic, cleaner, cleaning, cleaning agent, cleaning solvent, cleanser, cleansing, cleansing cream, cold cream, cream, dentifrice, depurant, depurative, detergent, emetic, enema, expurgatory, holystone, laxative, lotion, lustral, mouthwash, nauseant, physic, pumice stone, purgative, purge, purging, purificatory, purifier, purifying, rinse, shampoo, soap, solvent, synthetic detergent, tooth powder, toothpaste, wash |
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