haematocyturia

Thân thiện

A doctor examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for haematocyturia.

Definition

1. 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.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. the presence of red blood cells in the urine

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hematocyturia