diuretic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water

Etymology

From Middle English diuretyk, from Old French diuretique; ultimately from Ancient Greek διουρητικός (diourētikós). By surface analysis, diuresis + -etic.

Synonyms

diuretic drug, water pill

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