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Natriuresis

Excretion of large amounts of sodium in the urine.

Increased renal sodium excretion in response to volume expansion or pharmacologic agents (e.g., natriuretic peptides, diuretics).

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Increased renal sodium excretion in response to volume expansion or pharmacologic agents (e.g., natriuretic peptides, diuretics).

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Hyponatremia