natriuretic (redirected from Natriuretic peptides)

natriuretic /na·tri·uret·ic/ (-ūr-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

[nā′trēyoo͡ret′ik]

1  adj, pertaining to the process of natriuresis.

2  n, a substance that inhibits the resorption of sodium ions from the glomerular filtrate in the kidneys, thus allowing more sodium to be excreted with 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.