diuretic

Speech parts

1. diuretic - Noun

2. diuretic - Adjective

Meaning

Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine.

A medicine with diuretic properties.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

diuretic drug water pill cream cleaning cleaner urinary cleansing uric detergent emetic laxative enema cathartic cleanser purgative
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Antonyms

dirty infect defile costive uncleanable never wash

Hypernyms

drug

Hyponyms

mannitol Lasix furosemide indapamide chlorthalidone ethacrynic acid

Phrases with the word

diuretic effect anti-diuretic hormone

Examples

Another advantage of avoiding sodas is that you will avoid the caffeine that is in many of them. Caffeine is a weak diuretic that causes calcium loss via the kidneys. Neal Barnard

Known as a blood purifier, natural diuretic, and immune booster burdock is packed with antioxidants. Source: Internet

In some instances, foot elevation, diuretic medication and compression stockings can reduce the build up of fluid. Source: Internet

Because many diuretic drugs deplete potassium, people taking such drugs should also take potassium supplements. Source: Internet

“It’s believed to act as a carminative, relieving intestinal gas, and as a mild diuretic, though these actions have yet to be definitively proven,” their site reads. Source: Internet

In patients with heart failure post-myocardial infarction who are currently being treated with a diuretic, symptomatic hypotension occasionally can occur following the initial dose of ALTACE. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

diureide diurese diuresis diuretic drug diuretic effect diuretical