die Hyponatriämie
Translation
hyponatraemia, low sodium level
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
to develop ((sth.)) Older people can develop hyponatraemia more easily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Natriummangel (sodium deficiency); Antonym: Hypernatriämie (hypernatremia)
Etymology
From Greek 'hypo' (under) + Latin 'natrium' (sodium) + Greek '-aimia' (blood condition). Literally 'low sodium in the blood'.
Memory Tips
Like hypokalemia, 'hypo-' means low. 'Natri-' relates to 'natrium', the scientific name for sodium (Na). '-ämie' refers to blood.