haematocyturia
Definition
- Noun:
- A medical condition: "haematocyturia" is the presence of red blood cells in the urine. This condition is a clinical sign, often indicating an underlying issue with the kidneys, urinary tract, or other systemic conditions.
Usage
- "Haematocyturia" is a technical, medical term used primarily in clinical and laboratory settings. It is synonymous with the more common term "haematuria," though it specifically emphasizes the cellular (cyturia) nature of the finding.
- It is typically used in diagnostic reports, medical literature, and professional discussions.
Examples
- The urinalysis confirmed haematocyturia, prompting further investigation for a possible kidney infection.
- Persistent haematocyturia can be a symptom of glomerulonephritis or bladder stones.
- The doctor noted the haematocyturia in the patient's chart and ordered a renal ultrasound.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be qualified to describe the severity or visibility of the condition, such as "gross haematocyturia" (visible to the naked eye) or "microscopic haematocyturia" (only visible under a microscope).
Variants and Related Words
- Haematuria (n): The more frequently used general term for blood in the urine. "Haematocyturia" is often used interchangeably with this term.
- Erythrocyturia (n): A synonym for "haematocyturia," using the alternative prefix "erythro-" for red.
- Cyturia (n): The presence of cells of any type in the urine. "Haematocyturia" is a specific type of cyturia.
Synonyms
- Haematuria
- Erythrocyturia
Antonyms
- Normal urinalysis (There is no direct single-word antonym, but the absence of this condition is described as having no red blood cells in the urine.)
Noun
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the presence of red blood cells in the urine
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