Uremic: meaning, definitions and examples
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uremic
[ หjสษr.ษm.ษชk ]
medical condition
Uremic refers to a condition related to uremia, which is an excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood. It is often associated with kidney failure and can lead to various complications in body systems.
Synonyms
uremic syndrome.
Examples of usage
- Patients with uremic symptoms often require immediate medical attention.
- The uremic state can impact the patient's overall health.
- High levels of urea can indicate a uremic condition.
Translations
Translations of the word "uremic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น urรฉmico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคฐเคฟเคฎเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช ureรคmisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ uremik
๐บ๐ฆ ััะตะผััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uremiczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐฟๆฏ็ใฎ
๐ซ๐ท urรฉmique
๐ช๐ธ urรฉmico
๐น๐ท รผremik
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ์ฆ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑูู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ uremickรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ uremickรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐฟๆฏ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ uremijski
๐ฎ๐ธ uremic
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตะผะธัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแ แแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uremiq
๐ฒ๐ฝ urรฉmico
Etymology
The term 'uremic' comes from the root 'uremia,' derived from the Ancient Greek words 'ourein,' meaning 'to urinate,' and 'haima,' meaning 'blood.' The use of this term dates back to the 19th century when medical science began to understand the processes and consequences of kidney failure. As doctors observed the buildup of toxins in the bloodstream that the kidneys were unable to filter out, they coined the term to describe the state of the patient suffering from this accumulation. Uremia represents a severe medical condition characterized by the presence of excessive waste products in the blood, which can manifest in various symptoms, including fatigue, nausea, and confusion. Over time, the use of 'uremic' has become a standard in medical terminology to specifically denote symptoms and conditions related to renal failure.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,327, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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