nesiritide

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US/nəˈsɪɹ.ɪˌtaɪd/

noun

The recombinant form of the 32-amino acid human B-type natriuretic peptide, used to facilitate cardiovascular fluid homeostasis through counterregulation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system.

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Meanings

nounnesiritide (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe recombinant form of the 32-amino acid human B-type natriuretic peptide, used to facilitate cardiovascular fluid homeostasis through counterregulation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system.

Origin

From nesi- (of unknown origin) + -ritide (“natriuretic peptide”).

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APA

nesiritide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nesiritide

MLA

“nesiritide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nesiritide. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nesiritide,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nesiritide.

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