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.