alcoholuria
|al-co-hol-u-ri-a|
C2
/ˌælkəˈhɒljʊriə/
alcohol in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholuria' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and the Greek suffix '-uria', where 'uria' refers to urine.
Historical Evolution
'alcoholuria' was formed by combining the word 'alcohol' with the medical suffix '-uria', which is used to denote substances found in urine.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'presence of alcohol in urine', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of alcohol in the urine.
The doctor tested for alcoholuria to determine if the patient had been drinking.
Last updated: 2025/06/16 07:36