diuresis

[ dahy-uh-ree-sis ]

noun

1. increased discharge of urine.

diuresis

/ ˌdaɪjʊˈriːsɪs /

noun

1. excretion of an unusually large quantity of urine

Word History and Origins

Origin of diuresis¹

First recorded in 1675–85; from New Latin, from Greek diourē- (verb stem of dioureîn “to urinate”; diuretic ) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of diuresis¹

C17: from New Latin, from Greek diourein to urinate

Example Sentences

The drug improves diuresis, the elimination of excess fluid from the lungs, thereby relieving congestion, and it can reduce hospital stays.

From Science Daily

“We carried out detoxification measures since we suspected poisoning. This is infusion therapy, this is forced diuresis. This is a transfer to an artificial lung ventilator,” he said.

From Reuters

Then there is something called “cold-induced diuresis” — as the body concentrates blood flow to key body parts, blood pressure rises and urination increases.

From New York Times

“And since the effect is due to diuresis, I don’t anticipate any substantial effect on detectability.”

From The Guardian

Caffeine is such a powerful stimulant, people are known to have overdosed on espressos, and drinking too much has been associated with negative health effects, such as insomnia, jitteriness, diuresis and headaches.

From BBC