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glycosuria

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

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Other Word Forms

  • glycosuric adjective

Etymology

Origin of glycosuria

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

Example Sentences

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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

On the other hand, the glycosuria may diminish or may even disappear after amputation.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

It also occurs in patients suffering from glycosuria, and is usually associated with arterio-sclerosis—local or general.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Lately the powdered seed has been recommended in the treatment of glycosuria or at least it has been stated that its internal use lessens and finally abolishes the glucose from the urine of the patient.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

Obesity and Glycosuria.—Gouty individuals often become obese and show evidences of glycosuria.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.