Definitions for hyponatremia
hy·pona·trem·i·a

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1. hyponatremianoun

   abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration

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1. hyponatremianoun

   An abnormally low concentration of sodium (or salt) in blood plasma.

2. Etymology: From hypo- + natrium + -emia.

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1. hyponatremia

   Hyponatremia is a medical condition characterized by low concentration of sodium in the blood. Sodium is essential for maintaining blood pressure, nerve and muscle cell functioning, and balancing bodily fluids. Its deficiency may lead to symptoms like nausea, headache, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, coma or death. It can result from various underlying conditions, like kidney or heart failure, dehydration, or certain medications.

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1. Hyponatremia

   Hyponatremia or hyponatraemia is an electrolyte disturbance in which the sodium ion concentration in the serum is lower than normal. Sodium is the dominant extracellular cation and cannot freely cross from the interstitial space through the cell membrane, into the cell. Its homeostasis inside the cell is vital to the normal function of any cell. Normal serum sodium levels are between 135 and 145 mEq/L. Hyponatremia is defined as a serum level of less than 135 mEq/L and is considered severe when the serum level is below 125 mEq/L. Many conditions including congestive heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure and pneumonia can have an associated hyponatremia. It can also be caused by overhydration from drinking too much water. In the vast majority of cases, hyponatremia occurs as a result of excess body water diluting the serum sodium. Lack of sodium is very rarely the cause of hyponatremia, although it can promote hyponatremia indirectly. In particular, sodium loss can lead to a state of volume depletion, with volume depletion serving as a signal for the release of ADH. As a result of ADH-stimulated water retention, blood sodium becomes diluted and hyponatremia results.

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1. Hyponatremia

   Deficiency of sodium in the blood; salt depletion. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hyponatremia in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hyponatremia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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