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uremia
This term describes a systemic toxicity resulting from the failure of the kidneys to filter metabolic waste. It carries a heavy clinical connotation, typically associated with end-stage renal disease or acute kidney injury, and is used primarily in medical diagnostics and pathology reports.
As a medical condition describing a state of blood chemistry, the word is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It does not have a plural form in standard clinical usage, as it refers to the physiological state of the patient rather than a discrete object or event.
Meanings
Examples
The patient is showing classic signs of uremia including nausea and fatigue.
Severe uremia can lead to permanent neurological damage if left untreated.
We need to start dialysis immediately to treat the uremia.
Is the patient experiencing any itching or metallic taste associated with uremia?
The blood tests confirm a state of uremia due to acute kidney injury.
He suffered from uremia for months before seeking medical help.
Uremia often manifests as a clouding of consciousness in elderly patients.
The primary goal of the treatment is to reverse the effects of uremia.
I wonder if the sudden confusion is a symptom of uremia.