Uric (adjective)

  1. Relating to or denoting uric acid, or a salt or ester of this acid.
  2. Relating to urine or to the urinary system.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from french urique, from latin uricus, from greek ourikos "of urine".

Examples:

  1. Uric acid crystals can form in the joints, leading to gout.
  2. Uric acid stones can form in the urinary tract.
  3. This medication is used to lower uric acid levels in the blood.
  4. Uric acid can be measured in the blood to help diagnose certain conditions.
  5. Uricemia is the presence of an excessive level of uric acid in the blood.
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