urate
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of urate
First recorded in 1790–1800; ur(ic acid) + -ate 2
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Among nearly 110,000 patients, those who reached the target urate levels had higher survival rates and a lower likelihood of experiencing a major cardiovascular event compared to those who did not.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 14, 2026
When urate levels rise too high, crystals can form and collect in the joints, leading to intense pain and swelling.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026
Uric acid is not expelled as a liquid but is concentrated into urate salts, which are expelled along with fecal matter.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Pressure from walking may also make the joint more susceptible to urate crystal buildup, said Terkeltaub.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2011
It is generally accompanied by an excess of uric acid in the blood, and a deposit of urate of soda about the affected joint.
From Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics by Steele, Joel Dorman
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