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hydruria — hy·dru·ria (hi drooґre ə) [hydr + uria] excessive dilution of the urine, so that it has a low osmolality or specific gravity. Cf. hypo osmolality. hydruric adj … Medical dictionary
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone — (SIADH) hyponatremia with decreased extracellular fluid osmolality, inability to produce dilute urine, normovolemia, and elevated urinary sodium excretion, in the absence of kidney disease or other cause of normovolemic hypo osmolality. Causes… … Medical dictionary
Lumbar puncture — Intervention A patient undergoes a lumbar puncture at the hands of a neurologist. The reddish brown swirls on the patient s back are tincture of iodine (an antiseptic). ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
hydremia — A condition in which the blood volume is increased as a result of an increase in the water content of plasma, with or without a reduction in the concentration of protein; there is an excess of plasma in pr … Medical dictionary
Radiocontrast — agents (also simply contrast agents or contrast materials) are compounds used to improve the visibility of internal bodily structures in an X ray image.Contrast agents are also used in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Although MRI is usually… … Wikipedia
hyposthenuria — Excretion of urine of low specific gravity, due to inability of the tubules of the kidneys to produce a concentrated urine; also occurs following excessive water ingestion in diabetes insipidus. [hypo + G. sthenos, strength, + ouron, urine] * * * … Medical dictionary
