ureagenesis

ureagenesis definition - medical

u·re·a·gen·e·sis (yo͝o-rēˌə-jĕnˈĭ-sĭs)

noun
Formation of urea, especially the metabolism of amino acids to urea. Also called ureapoiesis.

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