Carbonuria

/ˌkɑːrbəˈnjʊriə/ noun

Definition

The presence of excessive carbon dioxide or carbon compounds in urine, sometimes indicating a metabolic or kidney disorder.

Etymology

From carbon + -uria (from Greek ouron, 'urine'). The -uria suffix is used in medical terminology to indicate substances found in urine.

Kelly Says

Carbonuria is rare and often a sign something's wrong with your body's metabolism—it's a reminder that even waste products in your urine tell doctors stories about your biochemistry.

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