azotemia
/ˌeɪzoʊˈtimiə/
noun
- A medical condition in which there is too much nitrogen waste (such as urea) in the blood, often because the kidneys are not working properly.
- Drinking enough water can help prevent mild azotemia in some cases.
- If left untreated, azotemia can lead to kidney failure.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with azotemia after the blood test showed high urea levels.