hyponatræmia

A form of hyponatraemia

Meanings

nounhyponatræmia (plural not attested)
  1. alternativeno pluralAlternative form of hyponatraemia.

    Twelve cases of neurological syndrome due to severe hyponatræmia were investigated.

    1971, J.C Demanet, M Bonnyns, H Bleiberg, C Stevens-Rocmans, COMA DUE TO WATER INTOXICATION IN BEER DRINKERS, page 1115
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    The cerebral disorder itself may lead to a hypernatræmia as the result of disorder of thirst mechanisms, or to a hyponatræmia unresponsive to the administration of corticosteroids.

    1962, Baron Walter Russell Brain Brain, Eric Benjamin Strauss, Recent Advances in Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, page 31

    Hyponatræmia is a dangerous consequence of water intoxication, but the incredibly high levels of water ingestion needed to cause hyponatræmia.

    2011, Eric Chwang, Journal of Applied Philosophy: Why Athletic Doping Should Be Banned

    The various syndromes described include Cushing's syndrome, hypoglycæmia, hypercalcæmia and hyponatræmia.

    2012, International Union Against Cancer, Clinical Oncology: A Manual for Students and Doctors
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