uremic

/juːˈrɛmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resulting from uremia, a condition in which the kidneys fail to remove waste products from the blood.

“The patient’s uremic symptoms worsened after a few days of hospitalization.”

2. noun

a person or animal suffering from uremia.

“The doctor treated the uremic patient with dialysis to remove toxins from the blood.”

Synonyms

  • azotemic
  • toxicemic
  • uremic

Antonyms

  • non-uremic
  • normotensive