diuresis

/ˈdaɪjəˈrisɪs/
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Definitions of diuresis
  1. noun
    increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus
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    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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