natriuretic /na·tri·uret·ic/ (-ūr-et´ik)
natriuretic
natriuretic [na″tre-u-ret´ik]
1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting natriuresis.
2. an agent that promotes natriuresis.
na·tri·u·ret·ic (n  tr -y -r t  k)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. |
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.
natriuretic [na″tre-u-ret´ik]
1. pertaining to natriuresis.
2. promoting natriuresis.
3. an agent that so acts.
natriuretic
1. pertaining to or promoting natriuresis.
2. an agent that promotes natriuresis.
natriuretic factor
see atrial natriuretic factor.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|