adiposuria
|ad-i-po-su-ri-a|
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/ˌædɪpoʊˈsjʊəriə/
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/ˌædɪpəʊˈsjʊəriə/
fat in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiposuria' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adiposis,' where 'adipo-' meant 'fat' and '-uria' meant 'urine condition.'
Historical Evolution
'adiposis' transformed into the medical term 'adiposuria' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'condition of fat in the urine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of fat in the urine, often indicating a metabolic disorder.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with adiposuria after finding fat globules in the urine sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/08 15:06