negative nitrogen balance


neg·a·tive ni·tro·gen bal·ance

(negă-tiv nītrŏ-jĕn balăns) Nonphysiologic state wherein nitrogenous output is greater than nitrogen intake.

neg·a·tive ni·tro·gen bal·ance

(negă-tiv nītrŏ-jĕn balăns) Nonphysiologic state wherein nitrogenous output exceeds intake.