Glossary for Diabetes insipidus, nephrogenic, dominant type

Amiloride -- Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Amiloride during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Dehydration: Loss of fluids in the body
Diabetes-like conditions: Medical conditions that appear to be similar to diabetes.
Endocrine system conditions: Medical conditions affecting the endocrine systems, such as the related hormones or glands.
Failure to thrive: Slow growth or inadequate weight gain of an infant or child.
Genetic Disease: Any disease that is handed down to oneself through the chromosomes of ones parents
Hypernatremia: Increased blood sodium levels. Can be caused by excessive sodium levels but is more often a result of low water levels in the body.
Irritability: Excessive feelings of annoyance or frustration.
Kidney conditions: Any condition affecting the kidney organs.
Urinary system conditions: Medical conditions affecting urination, urinary organs or the urinary system.

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