Pharmacological Classification

noun a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

• The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the bacterial infection.
• I have to take antibiotics for my ear infection.
• I need to pop some antibiotics to get rid of this cold.
• Trust is like an antibiotic for a healthy relationship, it helps fight off doubts and insecurities.

noun a substance that promotes the production of urine

adjective relating to or causing increased excretion of urine

• The doctor prescribed a diuretic to help reduce fluid retention in the patient's body.
• I heard that diuretics make you pee a lot!
• I need to take a diuretic to get rid of this bloating.
• His words acted as a diuretic, draining the tension from the room.