Allantoinuria

/ˌæləntɔɪˈnjʊəriə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition where excessive amounts of allantoin are found in urine, sometimes indicating a metabolic disorder.

Etymology

From 'allantoin' plus Greek 'oura' (urine). The term combines the substance name with the medical suffix '-uria,' standard for naming urinary conditions.

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