ammoniaemia
|am-mo-ni-a-e-mia|
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/əˌmoʊniˈiːmiə/
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/əˌməʊniˈiːmiə/
excess ammonia in blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammoniaemia' originates from New Latin, combining 'ammonia' with the suffix '-emia,' which means 'condition of the blood.'
Historical Evolution
'Ammoniaemia' was formed in the 19th century as medical terminology to describe the presence of ammonia in the blood.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'presence of ammonia in the blood,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by an excess of ammonia in the blood.
The patient was diagnosed with ammoniaemia after the blood test.
Synonyms
hyperammonemia
Last updated: 2025/07/17 23:36