Vocabulary Entry

natriuretic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or causing the excretion of sodium in the urine.

Example Sentences

"The doctor prescribed a natriuretic drug to help treat the patient's hypertension."

"Natriuretic peptides play an important role in regulating blood pressure."

"Researchers are studying natriuretic factors in the context of heart failure."

noun

Example Sentences

"Natriuretics are often used in the treatment of edema."

"The body releases natriuretic hormones in response to increased blood volume."

"Increased levels of natriuretic peptides can indicate heart stress."