natriuretic (redirected from Natriuretic agents)

natriuretic /na·tri·uret·ic/ (-ur-et´ik)

1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting natriuresis.

2. an agent that promotes natriuresis.

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na·tri·u·ret·ic (ntr-y-rtk)

adj.

Relating to or characterized by natriuresis.

n.

A chemical compound that may be used to inhibit the tubular reabsorption of ions from glomerular filtrate, especially sodium ions, thereby resulting in greater amounts of that ion in the urine.

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natriuretic

1. pertaining to or promoting natriuresis.

2. an agent that promotes natriuresis.

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natriuretic factor

see atrial natriuretic factor.