Diuretic

Pronunciation: /daɪ.jʊˈrɛtɪk/

Definitions of diuretic

noun a substance that promotes the production of urine

Example Sentences

A1 I take a diuretic to help reduce water retention in my body.

A2 My doctor prescribed a diuretic to treat my high blood pressure.

B1 Some athletes use diuretics to help them make weight for competitions.

B2 The diuretic I am taking is causing me to urinate more frequently.

C1 It is important to monitor electrolyte levels when using diuretics for medical conditions.

C2 The doctor recommended a combination of diet changes and diuretics to manage the patient's edema.

adjective relating to or causing increased excretion of urine

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that drinking too much coffee can have a diuretic effect.

A2 Some herbal teas are known for their diuretic properties.

B1 Doctors may prescribe diuretic medication to help reduce fluid retention.

B2 Athletes often use diuretic supplements to help with weight cutting before a competition.

C1 The diuretic effects of certain medications can lead to electrolyte imbalances.

C2 It is important to monitor potassium levels when taking diuretic drugs to avoid complications.

Examples of diuretic in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a diuretic to help reduce fluid retention in the patient's body.

informal I heard that diuretics make you pee a lot!

slang I need to take a diuretic to get rid of this bloating.

figurative His words acted as a diuretic, draining the tension from the room.

Grammatical Forms of diuretic

• past tense: diureticed
• plural: diuretics
• comparative: more diuretic
• superlative: most diuretic
• present tense: diuretics
• future tense: will diuretic
• perfect tense: have diuretic
• continuous tense: is diureticing
• singular: diuretic
• positive degree: diuretic
• infinitive: to diuretic
• gerund: diureticing
• participle: diureticized

Origin and Evolution of diuretic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'diuretic' originated from the Greek word 'diouresis', which means 'urination'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'diuretic' has come to specifically refer to substances that increase urine production in the body, as opposed to just the act of urination itself.