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1. (n.) uremia
the presence in the blood of excessive urea and other products normally excreted in the urine.
Etymology: (1855–60; ur -1+ -emia)
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1. (noun) uremia, uraemia, azotemia, azotaemia
accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
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1. uremia
A clinical syndrome associated with the retention of renal waste products or uremic toxins in the blood. It is usually the result of RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. Most uremic toxins are end products of protein or nitrogen CATABOLISM, such as UREA or CREATININE. Severe uremia can lead to multiple organ dysfunctions with a constellation of symptoms.
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