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Natriuretic Agents

Medical Definition: Endogenous or exogenous chemicals that regulate the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in the body. They consist of peptides and non-peptide compounds.
Also Called: Natriuretic Hormones
Previously Indexed: Natriuresis (1973-1986)

Natriuretic Agents Medical Definitions and Terms

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