Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
urea
noun
/jʊəˈrɛə/
Definition
Urea is a chemical compound that is produced as a waste product in the body when proteins are broken down.
Examples
- Urea is commonly used in fertilizers to provide plants with nitrogen.
- Doctors may test urea levels in the blood to assess kidney function.
- In the body, urea is formed in the liver and then excreted by the kidneys.
Meaning
It is an organic compound with the formula CO(NH₂)₂, and it is the primary nitrogen-containing substance in the urine of mammals.
Synonyms
- Carbamide
- Isourea
- Diamide of carbonic acid
