nitrogen balances

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

Meanings

nounnitrogen balance
  1. pluralplural of nitrogen balance
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