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Definitions for: Diuretic
[n] any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine
Webster (1913) 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.
Synonyms: diuretic drug
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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