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Diuretic
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Definition 1
A type of drug that causes the kidneys to make more urine. Diuretics help the body get rid of extra fluid and salt. They are used to treat high blood pressure, edema (extra fluid in the tissues), and other conditions. There are many different types of diuretics. They are sometimes called water pills. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A class of agents that increases the production of urine by the kidney. Via various mechanism of actions, diuretics retain water in urine, thus provides a means of forced diuresis. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A drug that increases the production of urine. (NCI Dictionary)
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