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Meaning of diuretic
A substance that increases urine production.
Etymology of diuretic
The word "diuretic" comes from the Greek words "dia" meaning "through" and "ouresis" meaning "urination", with the suffix "-ic" forming an adjective, and has been used in English since the 17th century to describe substances that increase urine production.
Synonyms
diuretic agent
urine producer
fluid remover
water pill
aquaretic
natriuretic
saluretic
lithontripic
lithuresis
thiazide
loop diuretic
potassium-sparing diuretic
osmotic diuretic
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
xanthine
caffeine
theobromine
theophylline
amiloride
triamterene
spironolactone
furosemide
bumetanide
ethacrynic acid
chlorothiazide
hydrochlorothiazide
chlorthalidone
metolazone
indapamide
acetazolamide
dichlorphenamide
methazolamide
Definitions
- A drug or other agent that increases the production of urine, used to treat conditions such as hypertension and edema.
- * A substance that promotes the excretion of urine, often used in medical treatment to reduce fluid retention.
Usage Examples
- The doctor prescribed a diuretic to help reduce the patient's blood pressure.
- * Diuretics are often used to treat edema by increasing urine production and reducing fluid retention.
- * The athlete was banned from competition after testing positive for a diuretic substance.
Antonyms
antidiuretic
antiduretic
vasoconstrictor
fluid retainer
water absorber
urine reducer
oliguretic
anuretic
anti-diuretic hormone
aldosterone
angiotensin
vasopressin
oxytocin
anticholinergic
sympathomimetic
parasympatholytic
fluid conservator