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uri-, uric-, urico- — Uric acid
uri-, uric-, urico- means uric acid. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: uricosuric.
Meaning and source words
Meaning: Uric acid
- Ancient Greek: οὖρον (ouron)
Examples and word parts
uricosuric
Promoting the removal of uric acid in urine.
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