Glossary

Uremia

Uremia

Urämie·Also: Harnvergiftung

Uraemia is a poisoning of the body by waste substances normally excreted in the urine, which build up in the blood in severe kidney failure. It can lead to nausea, fatigue and impaired consciousness.

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