Definition of "natriuresis" []

• Excretion of excessive amounts of sodium in the urine. (noun)

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• "[7], [8], [19] Administration of sodium should be started after the onset of postnatal diuresis and natriuresis from the second or third day after birth, or when weight loss of at least 6% of birth weight has been achieved."