noun
- Plural of diuretic; substances or drugs that increase the production and excretion of urine.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Commonly used in healthcare and wellness contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed diuretics to help reduce the patient's high blood pressure.
- Caffeine and alcohol are natural diuretics that increase urine production.
- Athletes are banned from using certain diuretics in competition.
- Diuretics are often used to treat heart failure and edema.
- Some people take diuretics to manage fluid retention.
- The medication contains diuretics that help the kidneys remove excess salt and water.