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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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"By lowering uric acid, we could potentially prevent multiple diseases at once."

From Science Daily

In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers examined the solid urine of more than 20 different reptile species and found that all contained tiny spheres made of uric acid.

From Science Daily

Along with uric acid, glomerular filtration rate is a key measure of kidney health.

From Science Daily

The green markings represent uric acid crystals that can develop around bones and joints — in this case, around the spine.

From Seattle Times

In addition to temperature and pH, the bandage's biosensor monitors levels of ammonium, glucose, lactate and uric acid; together these measurements provide information about inflammation, infection and stage of healing.

From Scientific American

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