Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 24 - Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 945: 17

Answer

Hyponatremia

Work Step by Step

A deficiency of sodium ions in the blood is called hyponatremia. Hyponatremia comes for hypo- “low”, natri- “sodium”, and -emia “blood condition”.
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