Definition

Noun: A serious medical condition resulting from kidney failure, characterized by the buildup of nitrogenous waste products (primarily urea) in the bloodstream. These substances are normally filtered by the kidneys and excreted in the urine.

Usage

Uremia is a clinical syndrome and a term used in medical diagnosis. It indicates a severe decline in kidney function. * The patient was diagnosed with uremia and required immediate dialysis. * Symptoms of uremia can include fatigue, nausea, and confusion.

Advanced Usage

• Uremic: The adjective form, used to describe something related to or caused by uremia.
  • The doctor noted signs of uremic encephalopathy.
• The condition is also referred to as azotemia, though azotemia specifically denotes the chemical finding of elevated nitrogenous wastes, while uremia implies the broader constellation of symptoms.

Variants and Related Words

• Uremic (adjective): Of, relating to, or affected with uremia.
• Azotemia (noun): The accumulation of nitrogenous compounds in the blood. Often used interchangeably with uremia, but can be a more precise laboratory term.

Synonyms

• Azotemia
• Uraemia (British English spelling)

Related Medical Terms (Not Synonyms)

• Kidney Failure / Renal Failure: The underlying cause of uremia.
• Dialysis: A primary treatment for uremia.
• Urea: The primary nitrogenous waste product that accumulates.

Noun

1. accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine