lợi niệu
Definition
Noun (Medical Term):
- Diuresis: The increased or excessive production of urine by the kidneys. This is the core medical meaning of the term.
- Diuretic Effect: The action or process of promoting the excretion of urine from the body.
Adjective (Attributive Use):
- Diuretic: Having the quality of promoting diuresis. Used to describe a substance, agent, or effect.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Thuốc này gây lợi niệu. (This medicine causes diuresis.)
- Lợi niệu là một tác dụng phụ thường gặp. (Diuresis is a common side effect.)
Adjective (Attributive):
- Nó có tác dụng lợi niệu mạnh. (It has a strong diuretic effect.)
- Các chất lợi niệu thường được dùng để điều trị cao huyết áp. (Diuretic agents are often used to treat high blood pressure.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in clinical, pharmaceutical, and physiological contexts. It is a technical term and not common in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
Thuốc lợi niệu (n): Diuretic drug/medicine.
- Bác sĩ kê đơn thuốc lợi niệu. (The doctor prescribed a diuretic.)
Tác dụng lợi niệu (n): Diuretic action/effect.
- Cà phê có tác dụng lợi niệu nhẹ. (Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.)
Synonyms
- Diuresis: The increased excretion of urine.
- Diuretic effect: The result of a diuretic action.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: In medical Vietnamese, "lợi niệu" directly corresponds to the English terms "diuresis" (the condition) and "diuretic" (the adjective/agent). It is a compound word from "lợi" (beneficial, to promote) and "niệu" (urine).
- Context is Key: Its meaning is fixed within medical and health-related contexts. It does not have colloquial or figurative meanings.