A higher than normal blood level of urea or other nitrogen containing compounds in the blood. The hallmark test is the serum BUN (blood urea nitrogen) level. Usually caused by the inability of the kidney to excrete these compounds. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
azotemia, azotaemia 1. An excess of nitrogenous bodies in the blood as a result of kidney insufficiency. 2. A higher than normal blood level of urea or other nitrogen containing compounds in the blood. Usually caused by the inability of the kidney to excrete these compounds. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/271/