kaliuresis

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A large amount of potassium that the body loses in urine

noun
/ˌkælɪjʊˈriːsɪs/

Specialized

: kaliuresis

The patient showed signs of kaliuresis after receiving high doses of diuretics.

Examples

Patients with kaliuresis may experience muscle weakness.
The doctor diagnosed her with kaliuresis after reviewing her test results.
A sudden increase in kaliuresis can indicate potential kidney issues.
Doctors monitored levels of kaliuresis to adjust the patient's medication.
A sudden increase in kaliuresis can indicate potential kidney issues.
Doctors monitored levels of kaliuresis to adjust the patient's medication.
The patient showed signs of kaliuresis after receiving high doses of diuretics.

Synonyms

kaluresis

vskaliuresis

Specialized

9.9

A condition with too much potassium in the urine

describes the excess amount of potassium expelled in urine

How Much

kaliuresis

Specialized

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kaluresis

Specialized

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Surface Forms

kaliuresis singular

kaliureses plural

Morphology

kaliuresis = kali + uresis

The components 'kali' (potassium) and 'uresis' (urination) are not recognizable English morphemes for most learners.

Etymology

Kaliuresis comes from two parts: kali- meaning 'potassium' and -uresis meaning 'urine' or 'passing urine'. So kaliuresis literally means 'potassium in the urine', which is why it refers to a large amount of potassium being passed out in the urine.