Definition

A harmful condition caused by kidney problems, where waste products that should be removed from the body through urine build up in the blood.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with uremia due to advanced kidney failure.

Conversation

Have you heard about uremia and how it affects the kidneys?

Yeah, it sounds really serious, especially for those with kidney problems.

I read that it can lead to a lot of toxic buildup in the body.

That’s scary! It’s important to take care of our kidneys.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uremia is formed from "ur" (from Latin "urina", meaning urine) and "-emia" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood). The term refers to a condition characterized by the presence of urine or its constituents in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'urine' ('ur') being present in the 'blood' ('-emia') — that's what uremia means.

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