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Glossary: Uremia
 


Definition
Condition characterized by excessive urea and other nitrogen compounds in the blood due to renal insufficiency.

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"...Known causes of seizures include ... Metabolic abnormalities found in diabetes mellitus, electrolyte imbalances, kidney failure, uremia, nutritional deficiencies and phenylketonuria (PKU)..."

Uremia

The Condition
"Although the term "uremia" literally means the presence of urea (and other nitrogen-containing wastes) in the blood, it is actually the complex terminal stage of kidney failure..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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