Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: slalom (Noun) The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates. (Often used attributively) slalom (Noun) Any similar activity on other vehicles, including canoes and water skis. slalom (Noun) A course used for the sport of slalom. These first two slaloms have sixty gates each. slalom (Noun)
This increase in total body water isgreater than the total body sodium level,resulting in edema. The three main causes ofhypervolemic hyponatremia are congestiveheart failure, liver cirrhosis, and renal dis-eases such as renal failure and nephrotic syn-drome.
Sports Medicine. Hyponatremia, also called water intoxication, is generally the result of drinking excessive amounts of plain water which causes a low concentration of sodium in the blood. Once a rare occurrence at sporting events, it is becoming more prevalent as participation increases and more novice exercisers are entering endurance events.