Diurese

//ˌdaɪjʊˈɹiːs// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To cause or undergo diuresis. ambitransitive

    "Hospitalized patients are often diuresed enough to eliminate pulmonary edema but they are then sent home despite obvious total body fluid overload."

Example

More examples

"Hospitalized patients are often diuresed enough to eliminate pulmonary edema but they are then sent home despite obvious total body fluid overload."

Etymology

Back-formation from diuresis.

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