diuretic
Translation
diuretic, water pill
Examples
The doctor prescribed a diuretic.
The doctor prescribed a diuretic.
Caffeine is a mild diuretic.
Caffeine is a mild diuretic.
Grammar Patterns
a diuretic a substance that increases the production of urine The doctor prescribed a diuretic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: water pill
Etymology
From Greek 'diouretikos', from 'diourein' (to urinate), which is from 'dia-' (through) + 'ourein' (to urinate).
Memory Tips
Think 'dia-' (through) and 'urine'. A diuretic makes urine pass 'through' the body more frequently.