amyluria
|am-y-lu-ri-a|
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/ˌæmɪˈljʊriə/
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/ˌæmɪˈljʊəriə/
starch in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyluria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch' and '-uria' referred to 'urine.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the medical term 'amyluria' in modern English, used to describe the presence of starch in urine.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'starch in urine,' and this meaning has remained consistent in medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of starch in the urine, often indicative of a metabolic disorder.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with amyluria after finding starch in the urine sample.
Last updated: 2025/07/16 01:36