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aciduria

|ac-id-u-ri-a|

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/ˌæsɪˈdʊriə/

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/ˌæsɪˈdjʊəriə/

acid in urine

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aciduria' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'acidum' meaning 'acid' and 'uria' meaning 'urine condition'.

Historical Evolution

'acidum' combined with 'uria' to form the modern English word 'aciduria'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'presence of acid in urine', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a medical condition characterized by the presence of acid in the urine.

The patient was diagnosed with aciduria after the urine test.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/23 01:21