Salt poisoning
Salt poisoning
Salt poisoning (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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polski), also known as sodium toxicity or hypernatremia, is a medical condition that occurs when there is an excessive amount of sodium in the body.
Etymology
The term "salt poisoning" is derived from the English words "salt", which comes from the Old English "sealt", and "poisoning", which comes from the Old French "poisonner".
Definition
Salt poisoning is defined as a condition in which the body's sodium level is higher than normal, typically due to the consumption of excessive amounts of salt or sodium-rich foods. This can lead to a variety of health problems, including dehydration, kidney damage, and in severe cases, it can be life-threatening.
Symptoms
Symptoms of salt poisoning can vary depending on the severity of the condition, but may include:
- Thirst: An intense feeling of thirst is often the first sign of salt poisoning.
- Swelling: This can occur in various parts of the body, including the hands, feet, and face.
- Nausea and vomiting: These are common symptoms and may be accompanied by a loss of appetite.
- Headache: This can range from mild to severe and is often accompanied by dizziness or lightheadedness.
- Confusion or agitation: In severe cases, salt poisoning can affect the brain and lead to confusion, agitation, or even seizures.
Treatment
Treatment for salt poisoning typically involves reducing sodium intake and increasing hydration. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required for intravenous fluids and monitoring of sodium levels.
Related Terms
- Hyponatremia: A condition characterized by low sodium levels in the body.
- Water intoxication: A potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside safe limits by excessive water intake.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salt poisoning
- Wikipedia's article - Salt poisoning
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski