Defn: One of a series of complex nitrogenous substances regarded as containing two molecules of urea or their radicals, as uric acid or allantoin. Cf. Ureide.
DIURESIS
Di`u*re"sis, n. Etym: [NL. See Diuretic.] (Med.)
Defn: Free excretion of urine.
DIURETIC
Di`u*ret"ic, a. Etym: [L. diureticus, Gr. diurétique.] (Med.)
Defn: Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine.
— n.
Defn: A medicine with diuretic properties. Diuretic salt (Med.), potassium acetate; — so called because of its diuretic properties.
DIURETICAL
Di`u*ret"ic*al, a.
Defn: Diuretic. [Obs.] Boyle.
DIURETICALNESS
Di`u*ret"ic*al*ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being diuretical; diuretic property.