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acidurias

|ac-id-u-ri-as|

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/ˌæsɪˈdjʊəriəz/

(aciduria)

acid in urine

Base FormPlural
aciduriaacidurias
Etymology
Etymology Information

'aciduria' originates from New Latin, combining 'acidus' meaning 'sour' and 'uria' meaning 'urine condition'.

Historical Evolution

'aciduria' was formed in the 20th century as a medical term to describe conditions involving acid in the urine.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a condition involving acid in the urine', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a condition characterized by the excessive excretion of acid in the urine.

The patient was diagnosed with one of the rare acidurias.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/23 01:36