Aglycosuric

/ˌæɡlɪkoʊˈsʊrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by the absence of sugar in urine.

Etymology

From a- (without) + glyco- (sugar) + -suria (presence in urine) + -ic (relating to). Compounds medical terminology to describe a condition where sugar doesn't appear in urine.

Kelly Says

Normally, if your kidneys are healthy, sugar shouldn't appear in your urine at all—so aglycosuric actually means your kidneys are working perfectly, filtering out glucose when they should.

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