azotemia

noun

azotemia

noun

UK /ˌæzəʊˈtiːmɪə/ · US /ˌæzoʊˈtimiə/

Etymology From azote + -emia.

1

Medicine, Pathology, Sciences The accumulation in the blood of nitrogen-bearing waste products (such as urea) that are usually excreted in the urine.

Derived terms
azotemic, hyperazotemia, nonazotemia
Related terms
azotometry

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