What it means
The root for sodiumSOH-dee-umA mineral in the blood that controls how water moves in the body and helps nerves and muscles work.Full entry , from its Latin name natrium, which is also why sodium's chemical symbol is Na. hyponatremiahy-poh-nuh-TREE-mee-uhA blood sodium level below normal, under 135 mEq/L.hypo- belownatr sodium (from its Latin name, natrium)-emia in the bloodFull entry is a low blood sodium, hypernatremiahy-per-nuh-TREE-mee-uhA blood sodium level above normal, over 145 mEq/L.hyper- abovenatr sodium (from its Latin name, natrium)-emia in the bloodFull entry a high one, and natriuresis is passing sodium in the urine.
At a glance
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Related terms
sodium
A mineral in the blood that controls how water moves in the body and helps nerves and muscles work.
hyponatremia
A blood sodium level below normal, under 135 mEq/L.
-emia
A word ending that means a condition of the blood, or something in the blood.
hypernatremia
A blood sodium level above normal, over 145 mEq/L.