How Do You Spell AMMONIEMIA?

1. Ammoniemia refers to a medical condition characterized by the presence of excessive levels of ammonia in the bloodstream. Ammonia is a byproduct of protein metabolism that is normally produced in the body and primarily processed and eliminated by the liver. However, when the liver is unable to effectively perform its detoxification functions or there is a sudden increase in ammonia production, the levels of ammonia in the blood can rise. This condition is known as ammoniemia.

   Elevated levels of ammonia in the bloodstream can be potentially harmful to the body, as ammonia is a toxic substance that can negatively affect various organs and systems. The central nervous system is particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of ammonia. Symptoms of ammoniemia may include confusion, mental changes, lethargy, seizures, and in severe cases, it can lead to coma or even be life-threatening if left untreated.

   Ammoniemia is commonly associated with liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatitis, as these conditions impair the liver's ability to adequately process and remove ammonia. Other potential causes of high blood ammonia levels include certain metabolic disorders, urea cycle disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney dysfunction, or the use of certain medications. Treatment of ammoniemia may involve addressing the underlying cause, providing supportive care, and using medications to lower blood ammonia levels.

2. The presence of ammonia in the blood, supposed to be due to the decomposition of urea; it is marked by a subnormal temperature, weak pulse, gastroenteric symptoms, and coma.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for AMMONIEMIA

The word "ammoniemia" is derived from two components: "ammonia" and "emia".

1. "Ammonia": The word "ammonia" traces back to the ancient Egyptian god Amun, worshipped during the time of the Old Kingdom. The Greeks and Romans also associated Amun with their own gods. When early chemists discovered the compound ammonia, they named it after Amun due to the strong scent of early ammonia preparations.

2. "Emia": The suffix "emia" comes from the Greek word "aima", which means "blood". In medical terminology, "emia" is added to the end of a term to denote a condition related to the blood.

Combining these components, "ammoniemia" refers to a medical condition characterized by an excessive level of ammonia in the blood.

Plural form of AMMONIEMIA is AMMONIEMIAS