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Urea

Medical Definition:	A compound formed in the liver from ammonia produced by the deamination of amino acids. It is the principal end product of protein catabolism and constitutes about one half of the total urinary solids.
Also Called:	Carmol,Basodexan
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	57-13-6

Urea Categories.

	Biureas
	Biuret - Used as feed supplement for sheep and cattle since it is a good non-protein nitrogen source. In strongly alkaline solution biuret gives a violet color with copper sulfate.
	Bromisovalum - A sedative and mild hypnotic with potentially toxic effects.
	Hydroxyurea - An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase.
	Methylurea Compounds - Urea compounds which are substituted with one or more methyl groups.
	Phenylurea Compounds

Urea Medical Definitions and Terms

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