uric

¹ American

[yoor-ik] / ˈjʊər 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

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

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

Research highlighted in the journal Hypertension has linked elevated uric acid to hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and the risks have been compared to those of high cholesterol.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 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

In one case he made a daily estimation of the amount of uric acid, and found it greatly diminished on the second and third days, normal on the fourth, and much increased on the fifth.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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