diuresis

[ dahy-uh-ree-sis ]

/ ˌdaɪ əˈri sɪs /

increased discharge of urine.

Origin of diuresis

1675–85; < New Latin < Greek diourē- (verbid stem of dioureîn to urinate) + -sis -sis; see diuretic

ditty bag, ditty box, ditz, ditzy, diu, diuresis, diuretic, diuril, diurnal, diurnal arc, diurnal circle

The result of the use of salines was a diuresis varying in the promptness of its appearance and in its amount.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887 |Various
To throw off toxins, the emunctories should be stimulated by laxatives, water for diuresis, tepid bathing.

The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation |Austin O'Malley
A hard bounding pulse and hot skin favour sweating more than diuresis, though they often diminish both of these secretions.

The Action of Medicines in the System |Frederick William Headland
There is increased mucous secretion, and a feeling of nausea; but neither diaphoresis nor diuresis has been observed.

Poisons: Their Effects and Detection |Alexander Wynter Blyth

With aconitine, diuresis was not always established, and when it failed the animal died in convulsions.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887 |Various

diuresis

/ (ˌdaɪjʊˈriːsɪs) /

excretion of an unusually large quantity of urine

C17: from New Latin, from Greek diourein to urinate

diuresis

[ dī′ə-rē′sĭs ]

Discharge of urine, especially in unusually large amounts.