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Uremic (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or involving excess nitrogenous waste products in the urine (usually due to kidney insufficiency).

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The uremic toxins in the patient's bloodstream caused symptoms such as nausea and fatigue.
  • Because her kidneys were unable to filter out waste properly, she developed uremic syndrome.
  • In cases of severe kidney failure, uremic poisoning can occur and lead to life-threatening complications.
  • Chronic uremic cardiovascular disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in dialysis patients.
  • The new dialysis treatment aims to reduce the uremic toxin buildup in patients with end-stage renal disease.

Synonyms

  • Azotemic
  • Uraemic

Related Words

  • Uremia (noun)
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