Diuretic Drug (Noun)
Meaning
Any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a diuretic drug to help reduce the patient's blood pressure by removing excess fluid from the body.
- Caffeine is a mild diuretic drug that can increase urine production and lead to dehydration if consumed excessively.
- The athlete was banned from competition after testing positive for a diuretic drug that was used to quickly lose weight.
- The diuretic drug was administered to the patient to help alleviate symptoms of edema and reduce swelling in the legs.
- Furosemide is a commonly used diuretic drug that helps the body eliminate excess water and salt by increasing urine production.