- aquaresis
- aq·ua·re·sis (ak″wə-reґsis) the excretion of water that is free of electrolytes.
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Aquaresis — is the excretion of water without electrolyte loss. It is preferable to diuresis in the treatment of hyponatremia. [cite book|title=Principles of Ambulatory Medicine|author=Nicholas H. Fiebach and Lee Randol… … Wikipedia
Aquaretics — An aquaretic is a class of drug that is used to promote aquaresis. They are not strictly speaking diuretics, but are sometimes classified as such.Herbal aquaretics include adonis, agrimony, bearberry, buchu, dandelion, heartsease, hydrangea, lady … Wikipedia
aquaretic — aq·ua·ret·ic (ak″wə retґik) 1. pertaining to or causing aquaresis. 2. a substance that causes aquaresis … Medical dictionary
