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pressure natriuresis — increased urinary excretion of sodium along with water when there is an increase of arterial pressure, a compensatory mechanism to maintain blood pressure within the normal range. See also pressure diuresis, under diuresis … Medical dictionary
diuresis — Excretion of urine; commonly denotes production of unusually large volumes of urine. [G. dia, throughout, completely, + ouresis, urination] alcohol d. d. following the ingestion of alcoholic beverages; due, in part, to inhibition of the output of … Medical dictionary
Osmotic diuresis — is increased urination caused by the presence of certain substances in the small tubes of the kidneys.[1] The excretion occurs when substances such as glucose enter the kidney tubules and cannot be reabsorbed (due to a pathological state or the… … Wikipedia
Immersion diuresis — is a type of diuresis caused by water drawing heat away from the body and causing vasoconstriction of the cutaneous blood vessels within the body to conserve heat. [cite journal |author=Graveline DE, Jackson MM |title=Diuresis associated with… … Wikipedia
Thiazide — is a term used to describe a type of molecule [MeshName|Thiazides] and a class of diuretic. [MeshName|Thiazide+Diuretics] The members of this class of diuretics are derived from benzothiadiazine. They inhibit Na+/Cl reabsorption from the distal… … Wikipedia
renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine. In many respects the human excretory, or… … Universalium
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
Diuretic — This illustration shows where some types of diuretics act, and what they do. A diuretic provides a means of forced diuresis which elevates the rate of urination. There are several categories of diuretics. All diuretics increase the excretion of… … Wikipedia
Ascites — Classification and external resources The major signs and symptoms of heart failure. (Ascites labeled near center.) ICD 10 R … Wikipedia
