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Uremia

Definition(s)

Excess in the blood of urea, creatinine and other nitrogenous end products of protein and amino acid metabolism; also, the constellation of signs and symptoms of chronic renal failure.

Definition from: CRISP Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. at the National Library of Medicine

1: Accumulation in the blood of constituents normally eliminated in the urine that produces a severe toxic condition and usually occurs in severe kidney disease. 2: The toxic bodily condition associated with uremia <the patient was in uremia>.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: May 13, 2013