Acidurias

/ˌæsɪˈd(j)ʊəriəz/ noun

Definition

Plural form referring to multiple instances or types of acid in the urine or multiple cases of the condition aciduria.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'aciduria,' following Latin medical terminology conventions. Each addition represents a different diagnostic instance or variety of the condition.

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Different acidurias point to different genetic diseases—homocystinuria, methylmalonic aciduria, and others are each caused by missing enzymes, making them individually fascinating puzzles for medical detectives!

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