Diuretic:Something that promotes the formation ofurineby thekidney。Alldiureticscause a person to 'losewater,' but they do so by diverse means, including inhibiting the kidney's ability to reabsorbsodium, thus enhancing the loss of sodium and consequently waterinthe urine (loopdiuretic); enhancing the excretion of both sodium andchloridein the urine so that water is excreted with them (thiazide diuretic); or blocking the exchange of sodium forpotassium, resulting in excretion of sodium and potassium but relatively little loss of potassium (potassium-sparing diuretic). Some diuretics work by yet other mechanisms, and some have other effects and uses, such as in treating hypertension. Also known as waterpill。物质在foodanddrinks, such as coffee, tea, and alcoholicbeverages, may act as diuretics.
