diurétique — meaning in English

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

diurétique is used for these senses in English:

• diuretic (medicine, pharmacology) Increasing the amount or frequency of urination.
• 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.