natriuretic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˌneɪ.triˈjʊə.rɪ.tɪk//
KK: /nætrɪˈjʊərɪtɪk/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the process of excreting sodium in the urine.
Example
The doctor prescribed a natriuretic medication to help reduce the patient's blood pressure.
Conversation
I was reading about some natriuretic hormones and their effects on the body.
Oh really? What do they do?
They help regulate sodium levels, which is pretty interesting.
That makes sense! Balancing sodium is key for health.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
diuretic
uricosuric
renal
Antonyms
antidiuretic
retentive
conserving
noun
Definition
A substance that helps the body get rid of sodium through urine, which can help lower blood pressure.
Example
The doctor prescribed a natriuretic to help manage the patient's high blood pressure.
Conversation
Have you heard about that new natriuretic drug they just approved?
Yeah, I read that it helps with heart conditions by reducing sodium levels.
Exactly! It's fascinating how natriuretic substances can impact our health.
Root Explanation
Natriuretic is formed from "natrium" (from Latin, meaning sodium) and "uretic" (from Greek "ourētikos", meaning relating to urine). The word natriuretic refers to substances that promote the excretion of sodium in urine.
Memory Tip
Think of 'sodium' ('natrium') being related to 'urine' ('uretic') — that's why natriuretic means promoting sodium excretion in urine.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.