Lactosuria (Noun)
Meaning
Presence of lactose in the urine; can occur during pregnancy or lactation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Lactosuria is a common condition that occurs in many women during the first trimester of pregnancy.
- The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for lactosuria in the pregnant patient.
- After giving birth, the new mother was surprised to find that she had lactosuria, which made her urine smell sweet.
- Lactosuria is often mistaken for diabetes, but it is actually a harmless condition that resolves on its own after lactation stops.
- The nurse explained to the breastfeeding mother that lactosuria was a normal side effect of milk production and not a cause for concern.