Definition

Relating to a medical condition caused by the accumulation of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with uremic symptoms, indicating a serious kidney issue.

Conversation

I read that uremic symptoms can be really uncomfortable.

Yeah, I've heard that too; it sounds pretty serious.

It makes me appreciate how important kidney health is.

Definitely! We should all be more aware of those issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uremic → It is formed from "urea" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine) and "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "uremic" refers to a condition pertaining to the presence of urea in the blood, often associated with kidney dysfunction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'urea' which relates to urine, and remember that 'uremic' describes a condition related to having urea in the blood.

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