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hypernatremia

/hahy-per-nuh-tree-mee-uh/US // ˌhaɪ pər nəˈtri mi ə //

低钠血症,低血脂症,低钠盐症,高血脂症

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : an abnormally high concentration of sodium in the blood.

Examples

  • The ill effects of hypernatremia are primarily caused by cell shrinkage and damage in the brain.

  • Salt (or, more specifically, sodium) excess goes by the medical term “hypernatremia.”

  • Brain damage to the centers responsible for this can also cause hypernatremia.