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diuresis

Syllabification: (di·u·re·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌdīyəˈrēsis/
Definition of diuresis

noun

Medicine
  • increased or excessive production of urine. Compare with polyuria.

Origin:

late 17th century: modern Latin, from di-3 'through' + Greek ourēsis 'urination'

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