Diuresis

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Broader Terms

kidney function

Related Terms

urination

Scope Note

excretion of urine; commonly denotes production of unusually large volumes of urine.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Diuresis is the secretion of large amounts of urine.
  • Describe how diuretic use can alter the kidneys ability for maximum dilution and concentration Definitions Diuresis is defined as high urine flow (greater than 3 cc/min, or 4.
  • Ethanol-induced water diuresis is not prostaglandin dependent.
  • In the initial stage the diuresis is limital, the values are almost stable.
  • Top Specialty Definition: Diuresis(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)Diuresis is the production of an unusually large amount of urine.

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