different between natremic vs hypernatremic

English

Adjective

natremic (not comparable)

1. Relating to natremia.
   • 1988, M. C. Thorndyke, G. J. Goldsworthy, Neurohormones in Invertebrates (page 273)

     Moreover, the LGCs produce a natremic factor, a peptide stimulating the uptake of sodium through the integument […]

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Etymology

From hypernatremia +? -ic.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?ha?.p?.n??t?i?.m?k/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?ha?.p?.n??t?i.m?k/

Adjective

hypernatremic (comparative more hypernatremic, superlative most hypernatremic)

1. (medicine) Having an abnormally high concentration of sodium (or salt) in blood plasma.
   • 1991, Stephen Brennan & J. Carlos Ayus, "Treatment of Hypoosmolar and Hyperosmolar States", chapter 1 in Wadi N. Suki & Shaul G. Massry (eds.), Therapy of Renal Diseases and Related Disorders, page 11

     Although nearly half the hypernatremic patients had a febrile illness, other associated conditions assume more prominence than in infants.

Antonyms

• (having high blood sodium): hyponatremic

Related terms

• hypernatremia
• natremia
• natremic

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