aminoaciduria
|a-mi-no-ac-i-du-ri-a|
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/əˌmiːnoʊˌæsɪˈdʊriə/
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/əˌmiːnəʊˌæsɪˈdjʊəriə/
amino acids in urine
Etymology
'aminoaciduria' originates from 'amino acid' and the suffix '-uria', where 'amino acid' refers to organic compounds that combine to form proteins, and '-uria' indicates a condition related to urine.
'aminoaciduria' was formed by combining 'amino acid' with the suffix '-uria', a common medical suffix indicating a condition related to urine.
Initially, it meant 'presence of amino acids in urine', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of amino acids in the urine, often indicative of a metabolic disorder.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with aminoaciduria after finding elevated levels of amino acids in the urine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 08:06