Definitions for diuresis

diuresis di·u·re·sis

Spelling: [dahy-uh-ree-sis]
IPA: /ˌdaɪ əˈri sɪs/

Diuresis is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 167 anagrams from letters in diuresis (deiirssu).

Definitions for diuresis

noun

  1. increased discharge of urine.

Origin of diuresis

1675-85; New Latin Greek diourē- (verbid stem of dioureîn to urinate) + -sis -sis; see diuretic

Examples for diuresis

It produced, after some time, slight purging, and some diuresis.

With aconitine, diuresis was not always established, and when it failed the animal died in convulsions.

There is increased mucous secretion, and a feeling of nausea; but neither diaphoresis nor diuresis has been observed.

To throw off toxins, the emunctories should be stimulated by laxatives, water for diuresis, tepid bathing.

The result of the use of salines was a diuresis varying in the promptness of its appearance and in its amount.

The recumbent posture, and sleep, promote diaphoresis; the erect posture and wakefulness, diuresis.

So far the conditions of sweating and of diuresis are nearly opposite.

Increased secretion of saliva, general perspiration, or diuresis sometimes marks the cessation of the pyrexia.

A hard bounding pulse and hot skin favour sweating more than diuresis, though they often diminish both of these secretions.

Word Value for diuresis
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9

Words with friends

10

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