negative nitrogen balance
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neg·a·tive ni·tro·gen bal·ance
(negă-tiv nītrŏ-jĕn balăns)Nonphysiologic state wherein nitrogenous output is greater than nitrogen intake.
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neg·a·tive ni·tro·gen bal·ance
(negă-tiv nītrŏ-jĕn balăns)Nonphysiologic state wherein nitrogenous output exceeds intake.
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