syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone

A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | 448 words | Copyright

syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) n. a condition of inappropriately high plasma levels of ADH (see vasopressin) with associated water retention, dilutional hyponatraemia, and the production of highly concentrated urine. Renal, adrenal, thyroid, and hepatic function are normal, as is the volume of circulating blood (euvolaemia). It is caused by a variety of pathological conditions and also by a number of drugs.

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

"syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-syndrmfnpprprtscrtnfntdrt.html

"syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-syndrmfnpprprtscrtnfntdrt.html

Learn more about citation styles