diuretic

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a drug or other substance that increases urine production, often helping the body remove excess salt and water

   The physician prescribed a diuretic to reduce the patient's fluid retention.

2. 2
   adj

   causing an increase in the production or flow of urine

   Caffeine can have a mild diuretic effect in some people.

From Middle English diuretyk and Old French diuretique, ultimately from Greek diouretikos, 'promoting urination,' from diourein, 'to pass urine.' The Greek verb combines dia-, 'through,' with ouron, 'urine.'

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