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uremia
or u·rae·mi·a
[ yoo-ree-mee-uh ]
noun
, Pathology.
- a condition resulting from the retention in the blood of constituents normally excreted in the urine.
uremia
/ jʊˈriːmɪə /
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Derived Forms
- uˈremic, adjective
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Uremia is the most dreaded symptom and develops as a result of the retained toxins in the blood.
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This may go on to a fatal attack of uremia; but fortunately, not commonly, far less so than in scarlet fever.
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In fact, there are some who advise decompression for uremia.
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The natural end of patients in this group is either uremia or cardiac decompensation (so-called cardiorenal disease).
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