Meaning of AZOTEMIA

Pronunciation:			`azu'teemeeu
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  accumulation in the blood of nitrogen-bearing waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
	Synonyms:		azotaemia, uraemia, uremia
	See Also:		pathology
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A higher than normal blood level of urea or other nitrogen containing compounds in the blood. The hallmark test is the serum BUN (blood urea nitrogen) level. Usually caused by the inability of the kidney to excrete these compounds.