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Definition of Diuresis

1. Noun. Increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus.

Definition of Diuresis

1. n. Free excretion of urine.

Definition of Diuresis

1. Noun. excessive urination ¹

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Definition of Diuresis

1. excessive discharge of urine [n DIURESES]

Medical Definition of Diuresis

1. Increased excretion of urine. Can be due to metabolic conditions such as diabetes, where the increased glucose level in the blood causes water to be lost in the urine. Can also be produced specifically by diuretic drugs that increase sodium and water loss from the kidney. Origin: Gr. Diourein = to urinate, to pass in urine This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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