azot-

Combining Form: azot-

Short Definition

Relating to nitrogen or nitrogenous waste.

Long Definition

The combining form azot- refers to nitrogen compounds, especially waste products such as urea and ammonia. It appears in nephrology and metabolic terminology.

Etymology

• Greek azote → “lifeless” (early term for nitrogen)

Related Terms

Term	Meaning
ur-	urine
nephro-	kidney

Common Medical Terms

• Azotemia - elevated nitrogen waste in blood
• Azoturia - excess nitrogen compounds in urine

Documentation Clues

• “Elevated BUN”
• “Renal failure labs”
• “Nitrogen retention”

Coder’s Notes

Azotemia is a key indicator in kidney failure coding and affects severity levels.

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DERIVATIONS of azot-

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