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(dī′yo̵̅o̅ rē′sis)

noun pl. diureses

an increased or excessive excretion of urine

Origin: ModL < Gr diourein < dia-, through + ourein, to urinate < ouron, urine

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noun

Excessive discharge of urine.

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Origin: New Latin

Origin: , from Late Latin diūrēticus, diuretic; see diuretic

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