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Medical
Diuretic
dy-yuh-RET-ik
/ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk/Listen
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diuretic
Dictionary meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine; used to reduce fluid retention and treat high blood pressure.
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