English noun: diuretic | |||
1. | diuretic (artifact) any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water | ||
Synonyms | diuretic drug, water pill | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drug | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chlorthalidone, Edecrin, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, Hygroton, indapamide, Lasix, Lozal, mannitol, Osmitrol, Thalidone, thiazide | ||