phlorizin glycosuria

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phlo·ri·zin gly·co·sur·i·a

, phloridzin glycosuria

the presence of sugar in the urine after the experimental administration of phlorizin, which results in a lower renal threshold for glucose reabsorption of glucose.

Synonym(s): phlorizin diabetes

phlo·ri·zin gly·co·su·ria

, phloridzin glycosuria (flō-riz'in glī-kō-syūr'ē-ă, flō-rid'zin)

The presence of sugar in the urine after the experimental administration of phlorizin, which results in a lower renal threshold for glucose reabsorption.

phlorizin glycosuria

Glycosuria resulting from the injection of phlorizin, which reduces the renal threshold for glucose.