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Give the biological/ technical term for the presence of excess amount of urea in the blood.​

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Answer: Uremia​

  • Malfunctioning of kidneys can lead to accumulation of urea in blood, a condition called uremia. ​

  • It is caused due to accumulation of metabolic wastes in the blood, inflammation of glomeruli or kidney tubules resulting in stoppage of urination, and high blood pressure.​


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