Hematinuria

/ˌhɛmətɪˈnʊriə/ noun

Definition

The presence of hematin in urine, which can indicate blood breakdown or certain medical conditions.

Etymology

From 'hematin' + Greek 'ouron' (urine). The term combines the name of the blood compound with the Greek root for urine to describe an abnormal condition.

Kelly Says

Doctors can tell a lot from what shows up in your urine—finding hematin there might mean your body is breaking down blood cells too fast or that you have a kidney problem that needs investigation!

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