nesiritide

English

Etymology

From nesi- (of unknown origin) +‎ -ritide (“natriuretic peptide”).

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Pronunciation

Noun

nesiritide (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) The recombinant form of the 32-amino acid human B-type natriuretic peptide, used to facilitate cardiovascular fluid homeostasis through counterregulation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system.
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