Diuretic Meaning in English

word

US

ˌdaɪuˈɹɛtɪk

die-yoo-RET-ik

UK

dˌɪjuːɹˈɛtɪk

di-YOO-ret-ik

Definition

A diuretic is a substance or medicine that increases the amount of urine you produce, helping your body get rid of extra salt and water.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in medical contexts to describe drugs ("diuretic medication") or foods with this effect. Often prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure, or swelling. Not slang or informal; avoid using it to describe people or casual situations.

• Spanish: diurético
• Portuguese (BR): diurético
• Portuguese (PT): diurético
• Chinese (Simplified): 利尿剂
• Chinese (Traditional): 利尿劑
• Hindi: मूत्रवर्धक
• Arabic: مدر للبول
• Bengali: ডাইয়ুরেটিক - মূত্রবর্ধক
• Russian: диуретик
• Japanese: 利尿剤
• Vietnamese: thuốc lợi tiểu - chất lợi tiểu
• Korean: 이뇨제
• Turkish: idrar söktürücü
• Urdu: موترِ بول
• Indonesian: diuretik - obat diuretik

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribed a diuretic for her swollen ankles.

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Some people take a diuretic to help lower blood pressure.

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A diuretic increases the amount of urine you produce.

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Coffee can have a mild diuretic effect on some people.

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My doctor switched me to a different diuretic because of the side effects.

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Some herbal teas act as natural diuretics.

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