hyponatremia
noun
hy·po·na·tre·mia
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or chiefly British hyponatraemia
Definition of hyponatremia
medical
: the condition of having an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood that is typically marked by nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, fatigue, and muscle cramps and that when severe may be life-threatening if untreated
… aspirin and other pain relievers like ibuprofen … seem to increase the risk for hyponatremia. — Harvard Health Letter Hyponatremia, or having low sodium, can cause seizures, coma and even death if untreated.— Lisa Sanders Research showed that hydrating too much over the long haul—during a marathon, say, or a long-distance bike ride—dilutes the blood's salt content and can lead to hyponatremia.— Jeffrey Kluger
Other Words from hyponatremia
hyponatremic
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or chiefly British hyponatraemic
adjective
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or chiefly British hyponatraemic
adjective
hyponatremic encephalopathy
hyponatremic athletes
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hyponatremia
noun
hy·po·na·tre·mia
variants:
or chiefly British hyponatraemia \ -nā-ˈtrē-mē-ə
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Medical Definition of hyponatremia
: the condition of having an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood that is typically marked by nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, fatigue, and muscle cramps and that when severe may be life-threatening if untreated
… aspirin and other pain relievers like ibuprofen … seem to increase the risk for hyponatremia. — Harvard Health Letter
Other Words from hyponatremia
hyponatremic
or chiefly British hyponatraemic \ -mik
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adjective
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adjective