Definition of natriuresis in English:
natriuresis
noun ˌneɪtrɪjʊ(ə)ˈriːsɪsˌnatrɪjʊ(ə)ˈriːsɪsˌnātrəyo͝oˈrēsəs
mass nounPhysiology Excretion of sodium in the urine.
Example sentencesExamples
- The kallikrein kinin system forms bradykinin, resulting in both natriuresis and vasodilatation, and stimulates the production of prostaglandins
- In healthy persons, sodium loading increases extracellular fluid volume and EABV, resulting in prompt natriuresis and restoration of normal volumes.
- Increased natriuresis is the main feature of these peptides, and this could be a mechanism to counteract increasing volume overload and right heart failure.
- The use of ACE inhibitors to block the breakdown of bradykinin also promotes vasodilation, natriuresis, and a beneficial effect on cardiac remodeling.
- They reduce sympathetic nervous tone and induce natriuresis by their actions on the renal vasculature and tubules.
- A copious natriuresis, or loss of sodium and water, resulted.
Derivatives
adjective
Physiology Better prognosis has been documented in patients with CHF being treated with diuretics and vasodilators when the b-type natriuretic peptide level decreases.
Example sentencesExamples
- Significant falls occurred in plasma brain natriuretic peptide and urinary metadrenaline excretion.
- CNP has no systemic natriuretic or diuretic effects.
- Infusion of atrial natriuretic peptide significantly decreased RV systolic pressure and mean arterial pressure.
- Although C-type natriuretic peptide lacks natriuretic action, it has marked vasodilatory and growth-inhibiting properties.
Origin
1950s: from natron + Greek ourēsis 'urination'.