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nitrogen balance

/ˈnaɪtrədʒən ˈbæləns/

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/ˈnaɪtrədʒən ˈbæləns/C1formalmedical
  • ruРазница между количеством азота, поступающего в организм (в основном с белковой пищей), и количеством, выводимым из него; используется как показатель белкового обмена и общего метаболического здоровья.

The difference between the amount of nitrogen taken into the body (primarily through protein intake) and the amount excreted, used as a measure of protein metabolism and overall metabolic health.

  1. Metabolic stateC1formal

    The difference between the amount of nitrogen taken into the body (usually from protein) and the amount excreted, used to assess protein metabolism.

    ruМетаболическое состояние

    • A positive nitrogen balance indicates tissue growth, as seen in children or athletes.
    • Negative nitrogen balance can occur during illness or starvation.
    • Doctors monitor nitrogen balance to evaluate a patient's nutritional status.