a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts. 2. cleavage (def 1). 3. Anatomy. a natural division or groove in an organ, as in the brain. verb (used with object), fissured, fissuring. 4. to make fissures in; cleave; split.
A diet rich in potassium helps to counterbalance some of sodium's harmful effects on blood pressure. Foods that are good sources of potassium are listed in the Food Sources of Potassium table on the next page.
Low-salt diet: Kidney helps to keep normal sodium level and when kidney function is impaired, sodium level in blood increases. Under such a condition, eating less salt will be necessary as salt is rich in sodium.