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u·ric

(yo͝or′ĭk)

adj.

Relating to, contained in, or obtained from urine.

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uric

(ˈjʊərɪk)

adj

(Biochemistry) of, concerning, or derived from urine

[C18: from uro-¹ + -ic]

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u•ric

(ˈyʊər ɪk)

adj.

of, pertaining to, contained in, or derived from urine.

[1790–1800; < Greek oûr(on) urine + -ic]

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Adj.

uric - in or relating to or obtained from urine; "uric acid"

Translations

uric

[ˈjʊərɪk] ADJ → úrico
uric acid → ácido m úrico

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uric

adj → Harn-, Urin-

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"Uric acid," interpolated the wild Irish playwright.

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In this study, we investigated the association of uric acid and allantoin with c-IMT.

Allantoin as an independent marker associated with carotid intima-media thickness in subclinical atherosclerosis

Solomon, M.D., from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and colleagues evaluated the association between canakinumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-1β; serum uric acid levels; and the incidence of gout attacks.

Quarterly Canakinumab Reduces Risk for Gout Attacks; Doesn't affect serum uric acid levels over time, but targets interleukin-1β

Lactobacillus plantarum Mar8 is a lactic acid bacterial isolate producing uricase that has good catalytic activity on uric acid (Iswantini et al., 2014).

Uric Acid Biosensor Using Immobilised Lactobacillus plantarum Mar8 on Zeolite/[kappa]-Carrageenan Membrane

It prevents the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with hyperuricemia and prevents kidney fibrosis by inhibiting the synthesis of uric acid.

Hyperuricemia Induces Wnt5a/Ror2 Gene Expression, Epithelial--Mesenchymal Transition, and Kidney Tubular Injury in Mice

[5] Plants such as chico contain stimulants and anti-inflammatory properties that are mostly associated with urate-lowering effects, ofwhich may be used to treat conditions related to uric acid such as gout after further analysis of its effects.

Urate-lowering effect of Manilkara zapota aqueous leaf extracts in a murine model of hyperuricemia

Uric acid is a waste product of substances called purines, which are normally excreted through urine.

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Uric acid is a weak organic acid, the final enzymatic end product of purine nucleotides degradation (8).

Correlation between hyperuricemia and lipid profile in untreated dyslipidemic patients

HPLC methods for simultaneous quantification of creatinine, uric acid, and hypoxanthine have been reported.

Development and Validation of a Simple High Performance Liquid Chromatography/UV Method for Simultaneous Determination of Urinary Uric Acid, Hypoxanthine, and Creatinine in Human Urine

Uric acid is produced from Purine decomposition in the body.

Relationship of Serum Uric Acid Level with Demographic Features, Risk Factors, Severity, Prognosis, Serum Levels of Vitamin D, Calcium, and Magnesium in Stroke

In some instances, uric acid can congeal to form sharp crystals in joints and connective tissue.