allotriuria
|al-lo-tri-u-ri-a|
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/əˌlɒtriˈjʊəriə/
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/əˌlɒtrɪˈjʊərɪə/
urine with foreign substances
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allotriuria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allotrios,' meaning 'foreign,' and 'ouron,' meaning 'urine.'
Historical Evolution
'allotrios' combined with 'ouron' in Greek to form 'allotriouria,' which was adopted into modern English as 'allotriuria.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'urine with foreign substances,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the excretion of urine containing foreign substances not normally found in urine.
The patient was diagnosed with allotriuria after foreign substances were detected in their urine.
Last updated: 2025/06/29 13:36