lipuria
|li-pu-ri-a|
C2
/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
