English word hyponatremic comes from English -ic, English hyponatremia
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| hyponatremia | English (eng) | (medicine) An abnormally low concentration of sodium (or salt) in blood plasma. |
| hyponatremic | English (eng) | Exhibiting or relating to hyponatremia. |