natriuresis

na·tri·u·re·sis

[ney-truh-yoo-ree-sis]
noun
excretion of sodium in the urine.

Origin:
1957; natri(um) + -uresis < Greek oúrēsis urination, equivalent to ourē-, variant stem of oureîn to urinate + -sis -sis

na·tri·u·ret·ic [ney-truh-yoo-ret-ik] , adjective, noun
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natriuresis na·tri·u·re·sis (nā'trə-y&oobreve;-rē'sĭs)
n.
Excretion of excessive amounts of sodium in the urine.

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Natriuresis is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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