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Uremia MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Uremia
Tree Number(s)
C12.050.351.968.419.936
C12.200.777.419.936
C12.950.419.936
Unique ID
D014511
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014511
Scope Note
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.
NLM Classification #
WJ 348
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Uremia Preferred
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