choluria
|cho-lu-ri-a|
C2
/kəˈlʊəriə/
bile in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'choluria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'chole,' meaning 'bile,' and 'ouron,' meaning 'urine.'
Historical Evolution
'chole' and 'ouron' combined in medical terminology to form 'choluria,' which has been used in modern medical contexts to describe bile in urine.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bile in urine,' and this meaning has remained consistent in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of bile pigments in the urine, often indicating liver disease.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with choluria after analyzing the urine sample.
Synonyms
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