DIURETIC

Etymology

Homophones

• diarrhetic

• diaeretic

Adjective

diuretic (comparative more diuretic, superlative most diuretic)

Increasing the amount or frequency of urination.

Noun

diuretic (plural diuretics)

A drug or a substance that increases the rate of urine excretion.

Coordinate terms

• laxative

Source: Wiktionary

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Di`u*ret"ic, a. Etym: [L. diureticus, Gr. diurétique.] (Med.)

Definition: Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine.

– n.

Definition: A medicine with diuretic properties. Diuretic salt (Med.), potassium acetate; -- so called because of its diuretic properties.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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