Water Pill (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 water pill to help reduce the patient's blood pressure by increasing urine production.
- Diuretics, also known as water pills, are commonly used to treat conditions such as edema and hypertension.
- The athlete was accused of taking a water pill to quickly lose weight before the competition.
- After being diagnosed with heart failure, the patient was given a water pill to help remove excess fluid from the body.
- The woman took a water pill to alleviate her symptoms of premenstrual bloating and water retention.