diuresis
noun
di·ure·sis ˌdī-yə-ˈrē-səs 
plural diureses ˌdī-yə-ˈrē-ˌsēz
: an increased excretion of urine
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Immersion diuresis is quite common, and unfortunately, so is the phenomenon of people not getting out of the pool to take care of business. —
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023 Furthermore, coffee not only energizes you throughout the day but can also stimulate diuresis, enhance absorption of medications in the body, and obstruct the intake of certain nutrients. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2023 My real object of writing to you is the diuresis. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022 Vitamin C may also help with one of the side effects of diabetes, osmotic diuresis, which is the leakage of urine into the bodily system. —National Geographic, 15 Jan. 2017
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023 Furthermore, coffee not only energizes you throughout the day but can also stimulate diuresis, enhance absorption of medications in the body, and obstruct the intake of certain nutrients. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2023 My real object of writing to you is the diuresis. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022 Vitamin C may also help with one of the side effects of diabetes, osmotic diuresis, which is the leakage of urine into the bodily system. —National Geographic, 15 Jan. 2017
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“Diuresis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/diuresis. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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