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    uric
    adjective
    of, pertaining to, contained in, or derived from urine.
  • uric-
    uric-
    a combining form of uric acid.

uric

1 American  
[yoor-ik] / ˈyʊər ɪk /

adjective

  1. of, pertaining to, contained in, or derived from urine.

uric- 2 American  

  1. a combining form of uric acid.

    uricolysis.
uric British  
/ ˈjʊərɪk /

adjective

  1. of, concerning, or derived from urine

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Etymology

Origin of uric

First recorded in 1790–1800; ur- 1 + -ic

Example Sentences

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High uric acid, known as hyperuricemia, is associated with many modern health disorders.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

Bringing this gene back lowered uric acid, the substance responsible for gout and several other health problems.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

They believe uric acid might play a similar protective role in humans.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

The findings could also lead to new ways of treating human conditions linked to uric acid buildup, such as kidney stones and gout.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

Eat no fruit for fear of uric acid.

From Back at School with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell

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