glycosuria

[ glahy-kohs-yoo-ree-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

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

glycosuria

/ ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈsjʊərɪə /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌglycoˈsuric, adjective

Other Words From

• glycos·uric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glycosuria¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of glycosuria¹

C19: from New Latin, from French glycose glucose + -uria

Example Sentences

As a rule, however, persistent glycosuria is diagnostic of diabetes mellitus, of which disease it is the essential symptom.

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Persistent glycosuria has been noted in brain injuries involving the floor of the fourth ventricle.

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As a consequence of greater quantities being taken, an excessive glycosuria set in.

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The quantity of sugar contained can be increased by a condition of alimentary glycosuria.

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

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