phosphaturia

[ fos-fuh-toor-ee-uh, -tyoor- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the presence of an excessive quantity of phosphates in the urine.

phosphaturia

/ ˌfɒsfəˈtjʊərɪə /

noun

1. pathol an abnormally large amount of phosphates in the urine

Derived Forms

• ˌphosphaˈturic, adjective

Other Words From

• phospha·turic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosphaturia¹

First recorded in 1875–80; phosphate + -uria

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosphaturia¹

C19: New Latin, from phosphate + -uria

Example Sentences

Therefore the first thing to do when a person is found to be suffering from phosphaturia is to stop the intestinal fermentation by a right diet, clear the bowels of their accumulated waste poisons and give the nerves plenty of rest.

From Project Gutenberg

W.H.H. writes:—I should be very grateful if Dr Knaggs could help me with any information or hints regarding phosphaturia.

From Project Gutenberg