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

---

Other Word Forms

• glycosuric adjective

Etymology

Origin of glycosuria

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

Example Sentences

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

Overactivation of the kinetic system may cause glycosuria and diabetes.

From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)

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

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

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

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 Seaman, Owen, Sir