Definition

Noun: - A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of ammonia in the urine.

Usage

This is a specialized medical term. It is used to describe a clinical finding, typically in laboratory reports or medical diagnoses. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• The laboratory test confirmed ammoniuria, indicating a potential metabolic disorder.
• Persistent ammoniuria can be a sign of liver dysfunction or a urinary tract infection.
• The doctor noted the ammoniuria in the patient's chart for further investigation.

Advanced Usage

• ammoniuria is often discussed in the context of other diagnostic criteria. For example: "The ammoniuria, coupled with hyperammonemia, pointed towards a urea cycle defect."

Variants and Related Words

• Ammonia (n): A colorless, pungent gas (NH₃) and its compounds, which are nitrogenous waste products in biological systems.
• -uria (suffix): A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a condition related to urine (e.g., glycosuria, proteinuria).

Synonyms

• Hyperammonuria (This is a more precise synonym, though ammoniuria is the standard term.)

Notes

• ammoniuria is a compound noun formed from "ammonia" + "-uria." It specifically refers to the of the substance in urine. It is distinct from hyperammonemia, which refers to high ammonia levels in the blood.

Noun

1. excessive ammonia in the urine