diaeretic

Meanings

• A medication or natural substance that increases urine production by promoting the excretion of water and electrolytes.

  - " Array of Examples sentence for meaning 1. The patient was prescribed a diaeretic to help him pass more urine and reduce his fluid overload."

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Rhymes

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Homophones

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1. Dia () : Prefix used to indicate 'two' or 'through' in various scientific, mathematical, or technical contexts.
   

2. Diabetes () : A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin, a hormone that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
   

3. Diagnostic () : Relating to the identification of the nature and cause of a problem or disease, typically through the application of medical or diagnostic techniques.
   

4. Diathesis () : A predisposition or susceptibility to a particular disease or condition, often due to genetic, environmental, or lifestyle factors.
   

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Variants

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diaereses , diaeresis , diaeretic , diereses , dieresis

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Etymology

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From the Greek word diurein, meaning 'to flow through' or 'to pass through'. This word is used to describe any substance or medication that increases urine production and promotes the excretion of water and electrolytes.

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1. Osmosis: A natural process by which water molecules move from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration, through a semi-permeable membrane, in order to maintain a balance of water and solutes across cell membranes and in various biological systems.

2. Aquaresis: A medical condition characterized by a failure of the kidneys to excrete water and urine properly, resulting in the accumulation of water and electrolytes in the body, leading to various symptoms, such as swelling, weight gain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, and frequent urination.

3. Diuresis: A medical condition characterized by an increased production and excretion of urine by the kidneys, due to various factors, such as the administration of diuretic medications, dehydration, heart failure, liver disease, and certain other medical conditions. The increased urine production and excretion can help to reduce the amount of water and electrolytes that are present in the body, leading to various therapeutic benefits, such as the relief of symptoms related to water retention, edema, and high blood pressure.

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The term diaeretic has been used in various cultural contexts to refer to different substances or practices that have diuretic properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, certain herbs and plants, such as dandelion, licorice, and juniper berries, are known for their diuretic properties and have been used for centuries to treat various conditions related to water retention, edema, and high blood pressure.

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