The abnormal presence of blood cells, particularly red blood cells, in the urine.
From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'kytos' (cell) + 'ouron' (urine). This medical term describes a symptom where damaged kidneys or urinary tract allow blood cells to leak into urine.
If your urine ever looks pink, red, or cola-colored, that's hemocyturia and it signals that something is damaging your kidneys or urinary tract—it could be an infection, kidney stones, or in serious cases, kidney disease that needs immediate attention.
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