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1. (adj.) diuretic
increasing the volume of the urine excreted.
2. (n.) diuretic
a diuretic medicine or agent, as a thiazide.
Etymology: (1375–1425; ME d(i)uretik < LL diūrēticus < Gk diourētikós=diourē- (see diuresis ))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) diuretic drug, diuretic, water pill
any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) diuretic
tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine
2. (noun) diuretic
a medicine with diuretic properties
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