alkalinuria
Definition
Noun: A medical condition characterized by urine that is alkaline, meaning it has a pH greater than 7. This contrasts with normal urine, which is typically slightly acidic.
Usage
The term is used in medical and clinical contexts to describe a specific finding in urinalysis. It is a technical term. * The patient's lab results confirmed alkalinuria. * Persistent alkalinuria can sometimes indicate a metabolic issue.
Advanced Usage
- Pathological Context: Alkalinuria can be a symptom or consequence of various conditions, such as urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria (e.g., ), renal tubular acidosis, or a diet very high in fruits and vegetables.
- Therapeutic Context: It can also be an intentional, induced state for managing certain medical conditions, like preventing the formation of uric acid or cystine kidney stones.
Variants and Related Words
- Alkaline (adjective): Having the properties of a base; having a pH greater than 7. (e.g., an solution).
- Alkaluria: A direct synonym for alkalinuria.
- Aciduria: The opposite condition, where the urine is abnormally acidic.
Synonyms
- Alkaluria
Antonyms
- Aciduria
Noun
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a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline
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