ammoniemia
|am-mo-ni-e-mia|
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/əˌmoʊniˈiːmiə/
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/əˌməʊniˈiːmiə/
elevated ammonia in blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammoniemia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ammoniakos,' where 'ammonia' referred to the chemical compound, and '-emia' meant 'blood condition.'
Historical Evolution
'ammoniakos' transformed into the modern English word 'ammoniemia' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any condition involving ammonia, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of elevated ammonia levels in the blood.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by an elevated level of ammonia in the blood.
The patient was diagnosed with ammoniemia after the blood test results.
Synonyms
hyperammonemia
Last updated: 2025/07/18 01:36