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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Uricase breaks down uric acid, a waste product that routinely forms in the blood.

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

X-ray analysis revealed that these microspheres are built from even smaller nanocrystals made of uric acid and water.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

Preparation.—There are two kinds of renal calculi, the phosphatic and the uric, which should be triturated as separate preparations.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock

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