Diuresis

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Diuresis may refer to:

  • Urine production, as an aspect of fluid balance
  • Excessive urine production - see polyuria
  • Forced diuresis, increased urine formation by diuretics and fluid
  • Immersion diuresis, a type of diuresis caused by immersion of the body in water
  • Osmotic diuresis, increased urination caused by the presence of substances in the kidneys
  • Rebound diuresis, sudden resurgence of urine flow that occurs during convalescence from acute renal failure

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