Diuresis Definition

dīə-rēsĭs
diureses
noun
An increased or excessive excretion of urine.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Diuresis

Noun

Singular:
diuresis
Plural:
diureses

Origin of Diuresis

  • New Latin from Late Latin diūrēticus diuretic diuretic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Diuresis Sentence Examples

  • The powerful resinous odor of the newly-cut wood was said to cause troublesome diuresis in saw mill workers (Sargent 1896 ).

  • These all act to dilute the serum potassium level and promote diuresis by increasing the intra-vascular volume.

  • It is theoretically advantageous to administer alkali and induce diuresis as the drug is acidic and excreted in the urine.

  • Chemical imbalance can occur as a result of osmotic diuresis.

  • Potassium loss due to excessive diuresis may necessitate a reduction in the dose of diuretic.

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