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lipuria

|li-pu-ri-a|

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/lɪˈpjʊəriə/

fat in urine

Etymology
Etymology Information

'lipuria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'lipos,' where 'lipos' meant 'fat' and 'ouron' meant 'urine.'

Historical Evolution

'lipos' combined with 'ouron' in Greek, and eventually became the modern English word 'lipuria.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'fat in urine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the presence of fat in the urine.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with lipuria after analyzing the urine sample.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/16 09:50