melanuria

/ˌmɛləˈnɪəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare medical condition characterized by the excretion of dark urine due to the presence of melanin or its metabolites in the urine.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with melanuria, a condition that occurs when the body breaks down hemoglobin.”

Synonyms

  • melaninuria
  • urochromia