Term: diuretic
Origin: Anc Greek
δια-/dia(=prefix meaning through) > probably from the root δις/dis(=twice)
+ ούρον/ouron(=urine)>latin urina > ούρον< ορός <o+ροή (=flow)
+τικός/tikos(=tic)
Definition:
(noun) Any drug that elevates the rate of urination .
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