uric

¹ American

[yoor-ik] / ˈyʊər ɪk /

adjective

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

uric- ² American

a combining form of uric acid.

uricolysis.

uric British

/ ˈjʊərɪk /

adjective

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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The reintroduced uricase gene again reduced uric acid.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

In humans, the body eliminates excess nitrogen by flushing it out through urine as urea, uric acid, and ammonia.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

Although more research is needed, these findings suggest that the chemistry behind reptile waste could eventually help scientists develop better treatments for uric acid-related diseases.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

This nerve-strain interference with the purifying work of the kidneys leads to increased strain on the liver and other glands, whence result migraine, the uric acid states, rheumatisms, and the other perversions of nutrition.

From Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results by Talbot, Eugene S.

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