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Swahili

mikojozi

mee-koh-JOH-zee

How to say it

Swahilimikojozimee-koh-JOH-zeesoon
Englishdiureticssoon
Frenchdiurétiquessoon

Meaning

Substances that induce urination; diuretics.

Good to know

plural of mkojozi (m-/mi- class); a herbal-medicine term.

Examples

  • Mikojozi hutumika kutibu uvimbe wa mwili.Diuretics are used to treat body swelling.
  • Je, mikojozi hii ina madhara?Do these diuretics have side effects?
  • Mikojozi haikupendekezwa na daktari kwa mgonjwa huyu.The diuretics were not recommended by the doctor for this patient.

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