nitrogen balance

noun

The difference between nitrogen intake and nitrogen excretion in the body, such that positive nitrogen balance occurs when intake exceeds excretion.

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nounnitrogen balance (plural nitrogen balances)

plural nitrogen balances

  1. The difference between nitrogen intake and nitrogen excretion in the body, such that positive nitrogen balance occurs when intake exceeds excretion.
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