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Definition of Natriuretic peptide
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Natriuretic peptide: One of the peptides that causes natriuresis, the excretion of an excessively large amount of sodium in the urine. The natriuretic peptides are produced by the heart and vasculature:
