Uremia

Definition

A clinical syndrome associated with the retention of renal waste products or uremic toxins in the blood. It is usually the result of renal insufficiency. Most uremic toxins are end products of protein or nitrogen catabolism, such as urea or creatinine. Severe uremia can lead to multiple organ dysfunctions with a constellation of symptoms.

Also known as uremia of renal origin — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 4676 per MONDO
• MESH D014511 per MONDO
• SCTID 44730006 per MONDO
• UMLS C0041948 per MONDO

Drugs indicated