Uremic is a medical term that describes a condition in which there is excessive urea and other waste products in the blood, due to the kidneys' failure to filter them out. Some synonyms for the word uremic include azotemic, toxemic, renal failure, kidney disease, and uremia. Azotemia is a term used to describe elevated levels of urea and other waste products in the blood, which is often associated with kidney disease. Toxemia can refer to any condition in which toxins accumulate in the body, including uremic poisoning. Renal failure describes the kidneys' inability to function properly, while uremia refers to the symptoms that result from the buildup of urea and other waste products in the blood.