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crystalluria /crys·tal·lu·ria/ (kris″til-ūr´e-ah) excretion of crystals in the urine, causing renal irritation.
crystalluria [kris′təloo͡r′ē·ə] the presence of crystals in the urine. The condition may be a source of urinary tract irritation; adequate intake of alkali can prevent it. However, crystals are commonly found in urine and are usually insignificant. Cystine crystals, or uric acid crystals, precipitate in acid urine. Phosphate, or oxalate, crystals precipitate in alkaline urine. crystalluria How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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