atrial natriuretic factor

a·tri·um na·tri·u·re·sis fac·tor

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-tree-uh m ney-truh-yoo-ree-sis fak-ter]
- /ˈeɪ tri əm ˌneɪ trə yʊˈri sɪs ˈfæk tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-tree-uh m ney-truh-yoo-ree-sis fak-ter]
- /ˈeɪ tri əm ˌneɪ trə yʊˈri sɪs ˈfæk tər/

Definition of atrial natriuretic factor words

noun atrial natriuretic factor any of several peptide hormones that are released by the atria of the heart in response to an abnormal increase in blood volume and that modulate blood pressure and the excretion of sodium, potassium, and water. Abbreviation: ANF. 1

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