achromaturia
|a-chro-ma-tu-ria|
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/ˌeɪ.kroʊ.məˈtʊr.i.ə/
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/ˌeɪ.krəʊ.məˈtjʊə.ri.ə/
absence of color in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromaturia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color,' combined with 'ouron' meaning 'urine.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the medical term 'achromaturia' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color in urine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the absence of color in the urine.
The patient was diagnosed with achromaturia after several tests.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 23:06