Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
natriuresis
Noun
/ˌneɪ.tri.jʊˈriː.sɪs/
Definition
Natriuresis refers to the excretion of sodium in the urine.
Examples
- The doctor’s instructions included monitoring the patient’s natriuresis to manage hypertension.
- Increased natriuresis can occur during states of high blood pressure or heart failure.
Meaning
The process by which the kidneys help regulate sodium levels in the body, resulting in the elimination of sodium through urine.
Synonyms
- Sodium excretion
- Natriuretic response
