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Vocabulary Entry
uremic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or characterized by uremia, a condition resulting from the accumulation of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.
Example Sentences
"The patient displayed uremic symptoms that required immediate attention."
"Uremic frost can sometimes be seen on the skin of patients with severe kidney dysfunction."
"The doctor explained that uremic complications can affect many organ systems."
N
noun
A condition resulting from the accumulation of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.
Example Sentences
"The diagnosis of uremia was confirmed after reviewing the patient's lab results."
"Treatment for uremia often involves dialysis or kidney transplantation."
"Patients with advanced uremia may experience fatigue, confusion, and other serious symptoms."