urate
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Origin of urate
First recorded in 1790–1800; ur(ic acid) + -ate 2
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Gout is a type of arthritis caused by elevated levels of urate in the blood, which can form sharp crystals in and around joints.
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
The bursal tumours were almost entirely composed of urate of soda.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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