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Diuresis
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DiuresisIncreased elimination of urine.
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Urine
The waste fluid secreted by the kidneys, transported by the ureters, stored in the bladder, and voided through the urethra.
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Diuretic
A medication that lowers blood pressure.
Diuril
Diuril is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide.
Diurnal
Recurring daily, or in the daytime.
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Disinfectant
A chemical agent used to destroy microorganisms on inanimate objects.
Disk
A round, flat structure, particularly the fibrous cartilage layer between two vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine). Also called intervertebral disk.
Diskectomy
Removal of an intervertebral disk of the spine.
Dislocation
Displacement of a bone from a joint.
Distal
A location farther from a point of reference. For example, the foot is distal to the knee, relative to the center of the body.
Diuresis
Dorsal
Toward the back.
Douche
A flow of liquid or vapor directed onto or into a part of the body.
Down syndrome
A genetic disorder characterized by some degree of mental retardation and by various physical malformations, such as slanted eyes and a broad face.
DPT
A vaccine containing antigens from diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.
Dressing
A bandage for an external wound.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Urine
The waste fluid secreted by the kidneys, transported by the ureters, stored in the bladder, and voided through the urethra.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Diuretic
A medication that lowers blood pressure.
Diuril
Diuril is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide.
Diurnal
Recurring daily, or in the daytime.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Disinfectant
A chemical agent used to destroy microorganisms on inanimate objects.
Disk
A round, flat structure, particularly the fibrous cartilage layer between two vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine). Also called intervertebral disk.
Diskectomy
Removal of an intervertebral disk of the spine.
Dislocation
Displacement of a bone from a joint.
Distal
A location farther from a point of reference. For example, the foot is distal to the knee, relative to the center of the body.
Diuresis
Dorsal
Toward the back.
Douche
A flow of liquid or vapor directed onto or into a part of the body.
Down syndrome
A genetic disorder characterized by some degree of mental retardation and by various physical malformations, such as slanted eyes and a broad face.
DPT
A vaccine containing antigens from diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.
Dressing
A bandage for an external wound.
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