| Pronunciation: | | `azu'teemeeu
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[n] accumulation in the blood of nitrogen-bearing waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine |
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AZOTEMIA is a 8 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | azotaemia, uraemia, uremia |
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| | See Also: | | pathology |
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| | 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. |
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