bilirubinuria
|bi-li-ru-bin-u-ri-a|
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/ˌbɪlɪˌruːbɪˈnjʊəriə/
bilirubin in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bilirubinuria' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'bilirubinum,' where 'bili-' meant 'bile' and 'rubin' meant 'red.'
Historical Evolution
'bilirubinum' transformed into the medical term 'bilirubinuria' to describe the condition of having bilirubin in urine.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'red bile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'presence of bilirubin in urine.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/02 02:05