Uraemic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or involving excess nitrogenous waste products in the urine (usually due to kidney insufficiency).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient's uraemic symptoms worsened as the kidney function continued to deteriorate.
- Uraemic toxins built up in the bloodstream due to the inability of the kidneys to filter them properly.
- Chronic kidney disease often leads to uraemic complications that can be life-threatening if left untreated.
- The doctor performed a thorough examination to diagnose the underlying cause of the uraemic poisoning in the patient.
- Prolonged exposure to uraemic waste products in the body can cause damage to multiple organs and systems.