diuretic

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 .