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    diuretic
    <pharmacology> An agent that promotes the excretion of urine. ... Origin: Gr. Diouretikos = promoting urine ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?diuretic
    
    
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    diuretic
    (di″u-ret´ik) increasing diuresis (urine excretion). an agent that does this, such as common substances like tea, coffee, and water, as well as medications. Types include loop diuretics, osmotic diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, and thiazide diuretics, with the most frequently prescribe...
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    Diuretic
    • (a.) Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine. • (n.) A medicine with diuretic properties.
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    diuretic
    any drug that increases the flow of urine. Diuretics promote the removal from the body of excess water, salts, poisons, and accumulated metabolic ... [5 related articles]
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/58
    
    
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    diuretic
    (Gr. diourtikos promoting urine) an agent that promotes the excretion of urine.
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    Diuretic
    a drug or substance which has the effect of increasing the amount of urine the kidneys excrete. Swollen feet and ankles are sometimes treated with diuretics. There are several classes, which act at different points in the water resorption portion of the kidney tubule.
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_diabetes
    
    
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    Diuretic
    A diuretic provides a means of forced diuresis which elevates the rate of urination. There are several categories of diuretics. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from bodies, although each class does so in a distinct way. == Medical uses == In medicine, diuretics are used to treat heart...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diuretic
    
    
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    diuretic
    A drug that increases urine production by the kidney. Alcohol and caffeine are mild diuretics. Thiazides and other diuretics are commonly used in treatment of heart failure, edema, high blood pressure, and liver and kidney disease.
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    Diuretic
    A chemical that stimulates the production of urine. Diuretics are not safe during pregnancy and should be avoided. Examples of diuretics include water pills and caffeine (tea, coffee, soda, chocolate, etc) .
    Found op http://www.pregnology.com/AZ/D/3
    
    
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    diuretic
    diuretic (dī"yuret'ik) , drug used to increase urine formation and output. Diuretics are prescribed for the treatment of edema (the accumulation of excess fluids in the tissues of the body), which is often the result of underlying disease of the kidneys, liver, lungs, or heart (e.g., c...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0815659.html
    
    
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    Diuretic
    A diuretic is a medicine which increases the flow of urine by acting on the kidneys either directly or secondarily through the blood or nervous system.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/ED.HTM
    
    
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    diuretic
    Type: Term Pronunciation: dī′yū-ret′ik Definitions: 1. Promoting excretion of urine. 2. An agent that increases the amount of urine excreted.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=26231
    
    
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    diuretic
    Any drug that increases the output of urine by the kidneys. It may be used in the treatment of high blood pressure and to relieve oedema associated with heart, lung, kidney or liver disease, and some endocrine disorders
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