Electrolytes
(ee-LEK-troh-lyts)
Chemicals such as salts and minerals needed for various functions in the body.
Chemicals in the body fluids that result from the breakdown of salts, including sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride. The
kidneys control the amount of electrolytes in the body. When the kidneys fail, electrolytes get out of balance, causing potentially serious health problems.
dialysis can correct this problem.
Context: Kidney Diseases
By the NKUDIC, a service of the
NIDDK,
NIH
Mineral salts that are involved in nerve signal transmission and muscle contractions. generally refers to the dissolved form of a mineral such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, chlorine, etc.
Positively or negatively charged ions dissolved in the extracellular or intracellular water (see also Anion + cation).
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