Uricaciduria (Noun)
Meaning
Presence of abnormal amounts of uric acid in the urine; symptom of gout.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Uricaciduria can be an early sign of gout in people with a family history of the disease.
- Hereditary xanthinuria may result in the inability to recycle certain molecules, causing increased levels of uricaciduria.
- Following an overly rich meal and substantial alcohol consumption, many men notice signs of uricaciduria the following day.
- Experts in metabolic disorders analyze levels of uricaciduria when patients have unusually recurring cases of gouty arthritis.
- There's growing concern over links between kidney disease, metabolic disorders, and levels of uricaciduria, pointing towards broader, possibly avoidable problems with health in patients' families.