Diuretic
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| Diuretic | |
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| Term | Diuretic |
| Short definition | diuretic - (pronounced) (DY-yoo-REH-tik) type of drug that causes the kidneys to produce more urine. Diuretics help the body get rid of excess fluid and salt. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
diuretic - (pronounced) (DY-yoo-REH-tik) type of drug that causes the kidneys to produce more urine. Diuretics help the body get rid of excess fluid and salt. They are used to treat high blood pressure, edema (extra fluid in the tissues), and other conditions. There are many different types of diuretics. They are sometimes called water pills
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