choluric
|cho-lur-ic|
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/kəˈlʊrɪk/
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/kəˈlʊərɪk/
bile in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'choluric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'cholouros,' where 'chole' meant 'bile' and 'ouron' meant 'urine.'
Historical Evolution
'cholouros' transformed into the medical term 'choluric' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bile in urine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the presence of bile pigments in the urine.
The patient was diagnosed with a choluric condition due to liver dysfunction.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 02:28