uremia

uremia definition - medical

u·re·mi·a or u·rae·mi·a (yo͝o-rēˈmē-ə)

noun
  1. The accumulation of urinary waste products in the blood. Also called azotemia.
  2. A toxic condition caused by uremia.

Related Forms:

  • u·reˈmic adjective

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