"nitrogen balance" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nitrogen balances [plural]
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  1. The difference between nitrogen intake and nitrogen excretion in the body, such that positive nitrogen balance occurs when intake exceeds excretion. Wikipedia link: nitrogen balance Categories (topical): Anatomy, Biology
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