kaluresis

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A condition with too much potassium in the urine

noun
/ˌkæl.jʊˈriː.sɪs/

Specialized

: kaluresis

The lab tests revealed significant kaluresis in the patient's urine sample.

Examples

Monitoring kaluresis is important for patients with kidney disorders.
Certain diuretic medications can cause kaluresis as a side effect.
The doctor diagnosed her with kaluresis after reviewing her tests.
Patients with kaluresis often experience fatigue.
The lab tests revealed significant kaluresis in the patient's urine sample.
Monitoring kaluresis is important for patients with kidney disorders.
Certain diuretic medications can cause kaluresis as a side effect.

Synonyms

kaliuresis

vskaluresis

Specialized

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A large amount of potassium that the body loses in urine

focuses on abnormally high concentration rather than total amount excreted

How Much

kaliuresis

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kaluresis

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Surface Forms

kaluresis singular

kalureses plural

Morphology

kaluresis = kal + uresis

The components 'kal' and 'uresis' are not standalone English words and require specialized knowledge to understand the medical meaning.

Etymology

The word kaluresis joins kali- ('potassium') with the ending -uresis ('urine' or 'to urinate'). So, kaluresis means 'too much potassium in the urine'.