1 Sodium (Na+) : Sodium is a vital electrolyte for muscle function, neuron function, blood pressure regulation, and blood volume regulation. 2  Over 99% of the sodium ions passing through the kidneys are reabsorbed into the blood from tubular filtrate.
splice (plural splices) (nautical) A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together. (electrical) The electrical and mechanical connection between two pieces of wire or cable. (cricket) That part of a bat where the handle joins the blade. Bonding or joining of overlapping materials.
wisp (countable and uncountable, plural wisps) A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group. A wisp of smoke rose from the candle for a few moments after he blew it out. A wisp of hair escaped her barrette and whipped wildly in the wind. Dryden in a small basket, on a wisp of hay. A whisk, or small broom.