| reabsorption | 1. The act or process of absorbing again, as the selective absorption by the kidneys of substances (glucose, proteins, sodium, etc.) already secreted into the renal tubules and their return to the circulating blood. 2. Resorption. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| amphoteric electrolyte | An electrolyte that can either give up or take on a hydrogen ion and can thus behave as either an acid or a base. Synonym: ampholyte. (05 Mar 2000) |
| water-electrolyte balance | The state of the body in relation to the intake and excretion of water and electrolytes, particularly sodium and potassium. It exists in a metabolic balance internally with body fluid compartments, total body water, blood volume, extracellular space, etc., externally through sensible and insensible sweating. The hypothalamus controls water balance. (12 Dec 1998) |
| water-electrolyte imbalance | Disturbances in the body's water-electrolyte metabolism. (12 Dec 1998) |
| electrolyte | <chemistry> A substance that dissociates into ions when fused or in solution and thus becomes capable of conducting electricity, an ionic solute. Origin: Gr. Lytos = that may be dissolved (18 Nov 1997) |
| electrolyte imbalance | <biochemistry> An inappropriate level of a blood electrolyte. Typically this relates to abnormal level of sodium, potassium or chloride in the bloodstream. (27 Sep 1997) |
| electrolyte metabolism | The chemical changes that various essential minerals (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium) undergo in the tissues. (05 Mar 2000) |
| electrolyte profile | <biochemistry> A test which includes the measurement of the sodium, potassium, C02 and chloride concentrations in venous blood. (27 Sep 1997) |
| electrolyte solution | <chemistry> A solution containing charged atoms or molecules. (09 Oct 1997) |