diuresis
diuresis
Definition
di·uresis (dī′yo̵̅o̅ rē′sis)
noun pl. -·ses
an increased or excessive excretion of urine
Etymology: ModL < Gr diourein < dia-, through + ourein, to urinate < ouron, urine
diuresis
Usage Examples
Preposition: after
- therapy: As with other diuretics, electrolytes and water balance may be disturbed as a result of diuresis after prolonged therapy.
Converse of object
- force: Forced diuresis or dialysis are unlikely to be of benefit.
- cause: The powerful resinous odor of the newly-cut wood was said to cause troublesome diuresis in saw mill workers ( Sargent 1896 ).
- promote: These all act to dilute the serum potassium level and promote diuresis by increasing the intra-vascular volume.
- induce: It is theoretically advantageous to administer alkali and induce diuresis as the drug is acidic and excreted in the urine.
Adjective modifier
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