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atrial natriuretic factor
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noun
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
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Also called atriopeptin, auriculin.
Words nearby atrial natriuretic factor
atrial dissociation, atrial extrasystole, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial fusion beat, atrial natriuretic factor, atrial septal defect, atrichia, atrichous, atrio-, atriocarotid interval
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Medical definitions for atrial natriuretic factor
atrial natriuretic factor
n.
A peptide hormone released from cardiac atrial tissue that causes increased elimination of sodium by the kidney.
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