Natriuretic is a term commonly used in medical fields to describe compounds or hormones that promote the excretion of sodium through urine. Synonyms for natriuretic include diuretic, which describes substances that increase urine production, and natriferic, which specifically refers to compounds that facilitate the excretion of sodium. Another synonym for natriuretic is natriuretic peptide, which is a hormone made by the heart and kidneys that regulates blood pressure and sodium balance. Natriuretic also shares similarities with terms such as saluretic, kaliuretic, and uricosuric, which describe compounds that promote the excretion of salt, potassium, and uric acid, respectively.