Hypernatremic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypernatremic is an adjective meaning (medicine) Having an abnormally high concentration of sodium (or salt) in blood plasma.
Meaning
(medicine) Having an abnormally high concentration of sodium (or salt) in blood plasma.
Example Sentences
Although nearly half the hypernatremic patients had a febrile illness, other associated conditions assume more prominence than in infants.
In all hypernatremic patients who primarily have water losses without electrolyte losses, the urine sodium excretion concentration merely reflects sodium intake.
Antonyms for hypernatremic
Common opposites include hyponatremic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dehydration, hypernatraemic, hyperkalemic, hyposodic, hyperkalaemic, hyperchloraemic.
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