<endocrinology> Of a substance or hormone, causing natriuresis (elimination of extra sodium in the urine). ... See: atrial natriuretic peptide. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: nā′trē-yū-ret′ik Definitions: 1. Pertaining to or characterized by natriuresis. 2. A substance that increases urinary excretion of sodium, usually as a result of decreased tubular reabsorption of sodium ions from glomerular filtrate. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=58856
Natriuretic: Causing natriuresis, the excretion of an excessively large amount of sodium in the urine. A hybrid of the Latin natrium = sodium and the Greek ouresis = a making water. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20993