Nomen

die Hyponatriämie

hyponatraemia, low sodium level

Hyponatriämie ist eine häufige Elektrolytstörung.

Hyponatraemia is a common electrolyte disorder.

Die Behandlung der Hyponatriämie hängt von der Ursache ab.

The treatment of hyponatraemia depends on the cause.

to develop ((sth.)) Older people can develop hyponatraemia more easily.

Synonyms: Natriummangel (sodium deficiency); Antonym: Hypernatriämie (hypernatremia)

From Greek 'hypo' (under) + Latin 'natrium' (sodium) + Greek '-aimia' (blood condition). Literally 'low sodium in the blood'.

Like hypokalemia, 'hypo-' means low. 'Natri-' relates to 'natrium', the scientific name for sodium (Na). '-ämie' refers to blood.

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