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diureticum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • diuretic noun A substance that makes the kidneys produce more urine, used medically to reduce fluid build-up and lower blood pressure.

Senses

diureticum is used for these senses in English:

  • diuretic (medicine, pharmacology) A drug or a substance that increases the rate of urine excretion.

diuretic — full definition

  1. noun A substance that makes the kidneys produce more urine, used medically to reduce fluid build-up and lower blood pressure.
  2. adjective Causing the body to pass more urine than usual.