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uricaciduria

uricaciduria

9.9
A high amount of uric acid in the urine often linked to gout
  • noun
  • /ˌjʊərɪkˌæsɪˈdʒʊəriə/
  • Specialized
: uricaciduria
  • Elevated uricaciduria may indicate an increased risk for gout or kidney stones.

Examples

  • The doctor ordered tests to confirm the presence of uricaciduria in the patient's urine.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with uricaciduria after the tests.

  • In cases of severe uricaciduria, dietary changes may help reduce uric acid levels.

  • High levels of uricaciduria can indicate serious health issues.

  • The lab results showed that her uricaciduria levels were higher than normal, which could lead to gout.

  • After reviewing his urine test results, the doctor noted a significant amount of uricaciduria present.

  • Managing uricaciduria through medication and diet can prevent complications associated with high uric acid levels.

Synonyms

uraturia
vsuricaciduria
  • Specialized
9.9

A condition where the urine contains a lot of uric acid, often linked to gout

is the same concept but uses an alternative medical name

Surface Forms

uricaciduria singular
uricacidurias plural

Morphology

uricaciduria = uric + acid (opaque) = uric + acid + uria

The term is a specialized medical formation using the technical adjective 'uric' and the combining form '-uria' (urine condition), so a typical B1 learner knowing 'acid' would not reliably infer the medical meaning.

Etymology

Uricaciduria comes from three parts: uric (from 'urine'), acid ('acid'), and -uria ('in the urine'). So uricaciduria means 'uric acid in the urine' and is used for the condition when there is too much uric acid in the urine.