uricolysis

/jərɪkɒlɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The breakdown of uric acid in the body, often resulting in gout.

“The patient’s symptoms were a result of uricolysis due to a genetic disorder.”

Synonyms

  • purine metabolism
  • urate breakdown

Antonyms

  • hyperuricemia
  • urate buildup