urea
noun/juˈriə/
Frequency rank: #15,223 most common English word
Meaning
A nitrogen-containing compound found in urine and blood, produced when the body breaks down protein.
Example sentence
Doctors measured the urea levels in his blood to check how well his kidneys were working.
Synonyms & related words
- carbamide
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