natriuretic

natriuretic definition - medical

na·tri·u·ret·ic (nāˌtrə-yo͝o-rĕtˈĭk)

adjective
Relating to or characterized by natriuresis.
noun
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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