diuretic

UK
/ˌdaɪ.jʊˈrɛt.ɪk/
US
/ˌdaɪ.jəˈrɛt.ɪk/

Translations

diureticnoun
diuretics
pl
UK
/ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk/
US
/ˌdaɪjəˈrɛtɪk/
Refers to a substance or drug that increases urine production; countable.
Loop diuretics are commonly prescribed to reduce fluid overload in heart-failure patients.
Les diurétiques de l’anse sont couramment prescrits pour réduire la surcharge hydrique chez les patients atteints d’insuffisance cardiaque.
Synonyms
urinary antiselective
diuretic drug
diuretic medication
diuretic agent
water pill
diureticadjective
more diuretic
Comp.
most diuretic
Super.
UK
/ˌdaɪ.jʊˈrɛt.ɪk/
US
/ˌdaɪ.jəˈrɛt.ɪk/
The doctor prescribed a diuretic medication to help reduce the patient's high blood pressure.
Le médecin a prescrit un médicament diurétique pour aider à réduire l’hypertension artérielle du patient.
diureticsnoun

diuretic

diuretics
pl
UK
/ˌdaɪ.jʊˈrɛt.ɪks/
US
/ˌdaɪ.jəˈrɛt.ɪks/
diurétiqueSubstance ou médicament qui augmente la production d’urine.
The doctor prescribed diuretics to help reduce the patient's swelling and lower their blood pressure.
Le médecin a prescrit des diurétiques pour aider à réduire le gonflement du patient et faire baisser sa tension artérielle.
Synonyms
water pills
renal agents
fluid pills
urinary agents

Definitions

diureticnoun
A drug or other substance that promotes the increased production of urine.
Loop diuretics are commonly prescribed to reduce fluid overload in heart-failure patients.
diureticadjective
Promoting the increased production of urine.
The doctor prescribed a diuretic medication to help reduce the patient's high blood pressure.
diureticsnoun
A substance that promotes the production of urine, often used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.
The doctor prescribed diuretics to help reduce the patient's swelling and lower their blood pressure.