Aciduria

/ˌæsɪˈd(j)ʊəriə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition where there is an excess of acid in the urine, often indicating a metabolic disorder.

Etymology

From Latin 'acidus' (sour) combined with Greek 'ouron' (urine). Medical terminology combining languages to describe abnormal chemical composition of urine discovered through 19th-century laboratory analysis.

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Aciduria can be a red flag for serious conditions like maple syrup urine disease or diabetic ketoacidosis—that's why routine urine pH testing is often one of the first clues doctors look for!

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