Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by the presence of an abnormally high concentration of sugar (glucose) in the urine: Glycosuria is a clinical sign, not a disease itself, indicating that the kidneys are excreting glucose into the urine, which typically occurs when blood sugar levels are excessively high.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Routine urinalysis revealed glycosuria, prompting further tests for diabetes.
  • Persistent glycosuria is a common indicator of poorly managed diabetes mellitus.

Advanced Usage

• "Alimentary glycosuria": A temporary form of glycosuria that can occur after consuming a very large carbohydrate-rich meal.
  • The test showed transient alimentary glycosuria, which was not considered pathological.
• "Renal glycosuria": A benign condition where glucose is excreted in the urine despite normal blood sugar levels, due to a defect in the kidney's reabsorption system.
  • He was diagnosed with renal glycosuria, a condition distinct from diabetes.

Variants and Related Words

• Glycosuric (adj): Pertaining to or characterized by glycosuria.
  • The patient's glycosuric state was carefully monitored.

Synonyms

• Glucosuria: A more specific term often used interchangeably with glycosuria, though it strictly refers to the presence of glucose (a specific sugar) in the urine.

Notes on Meaning

Glycosuria primarily refers to the presence of glucose. While "sugar" in the definition is general, in clinical practice, it is almost always synonymous with glucosuria. It is a key diagnostic clue for conditions like diabetes mellitus but can also occur in other situations, such as renal tubular disorders or during pregnancy.

Noun

1. the presence of abnormally high levels of sugar in the urine