Definition of Natriuresis

1. Noun. The presence of abnormally large amounts of sodium in the urine.

Generic synonyms: Symptom
Derivative terms: Natriuretic

Definition of Natriuresis

1. Noun. (pathology) The presence of (excessive) sodium salts in the urine ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Natriuresis

1. [n -RESES]

Medical Definition of Natriuresis

1. The excretion of abnormal amounts of sodium in the urine. Origin: L. Natrium = sodium, Gr. Ouresis = a making water This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Natriuresis

nativity play
nativization
natka
natl.
natlang
natlangs
natraemia
natremia
natrexone hydrochloride
natrian
natriferic
natrite
natrium
natriums
natriureses
natriuresis (current term)
natriuretic
natriuretic hormone
natriuretics
natro-
natroalunite
natroalunites
natrobistantite
natrochalcite
natrodufrenite
natrofairchildite
natroglaucocerinite
natrojarosite
natrolemoynite
natrolite

Literary usage of Natriuresis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"However, marked decreases in proximal tubular reabsorption of sodium may not be followed by substantial natriuresis unless distal reabsorption of sodium is ..."

2. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"The microinjection of carbachol into the medial preoptic area (MPO) of the rat induced natriuresis, kaliuresis and anti-diuresis in a dose-related manner. ..."

3. 5th Report Of The Joint National Committee On Detection, Evaluation, And by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"... Combinations of thiazides (especially metolazone) with furosemide can produce profound diuresis, natriuresis, and kaliuresis in renal impairment. ..."

4. Fasting: The Ultimate Diet by Allan Cott (1997)
"Sigler, MH "The Mechanism of the natriuresis of Fasting. ... "Renin, Aldosterone and Glucagon in the natriuresis of Fasting. ..."

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