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glycosuria

American  
[glahy-kohs-yoo-ree-uh] / ˌglaɪ koʊs jʊˈri ə /

noun

Pathology.
  1. excretion of glucose in the urine, as in diabetes.


glycosuria British  
/ ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈsjʊərɪə /

noun

  1. the presence of excess sugar in the urine, as in diabetes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of glycosuria

1855–60; glycose (a monosaccharide) + -uria

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Though an exceptionally high sugar intake might cause sugar to appear briefly in the urine, the appearance of glycosuria usually points to type I or II diabetes mellitus.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

Arterial sclerosis, glycosuria, follicular tonsillitis and, above all, sleeping sickness I can bear with fortitude—that is, I feel sure I could—but toothache, no!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-14 by Sir Owen Seaman

Physiological glycosuria is, however, usually considered to be dangerous, inasmuch as its frequent occurrence may disturb the normal metabolism of sugar, and lead to diabetes.

From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

When the sugar excretion has been reduced to its lowest point, and maintained there for some time, a certain amount of carbohydrate may be cautiously allowed, the consequent effect on the glycosuria being estimated.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 3 "Destructors" to "Diameter" by Various

This may lead to a pathological glycosuria and the production of a true diabetes.

From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

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