UROBILINURIA Meaning and
Definition
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Urobilinuria is a medical condition characterized by the presence of an abnormally high concentration of urobilin in the urine. Urobilin is a yellow-brown pigment that is formed during the breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is subsequently excreted in the bile and undergoes further conversion within the intestines.
Under normal circumstances, urobilin is reabsorbed from the intestines and re-excreted in the bile, leading to its eventual excretion in the feces. However, in individuals with urobilinuria, there is a disruption in this process, resulting in an excessive amount of urobilin being eliminated via the urine.
The presence of urobilin in the urine gives it a characteristic dark yellow or amber color. Urobilinuria can be indicative of a range of underlying medical conditions, including liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and cholestasis. It can also occur in conditions associated with increased breakdown of red blood cells, such as hemolytic anemia or certain infections.
Diagnosis of urobilinuria typically involves analyzing a urine sample. A urinalysis can measure the concentration of urobilin and detect its presence. Further diagnostic tests may be conducted to identify the underlying cause and establish an appropriate treatment plan.
Treatment for urobilinuria focuses on addressing the underlying condition. This may involve managing liver disease, treating infections, or addressing any other associated factors. Regular monitoring of liver function and urine analysis may be necessary to assess the effectiveness of treatment and monitor for potential complications.
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The presence in the urine of urobilin in excessive amount, formed in such case mainly from hemoglobin.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for UROBILINURIA
- yrobilinuria
- hrobilinuria
- jrobilinuria
- irobilinuria
- 8robilinuria
- 7robilinuria
- ueobilinuria
- udobilinuria
- ufobilinuria
- utobilinuria
- u5obilinuria
- u4obilinuria
- uribilinuria
- urkbilinuria
- urlbilinuria
- urpbilinuria
- ur0bilinuria
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- urovilinuria
- uronilinuria
Etymology of UROBILINURIA
The word "urobilinuria" has its roots in Greek etymology. It is derived from the Greek words "ouron" meaning "urine", "bilis" meaning "bile", and the suffix "-uria" meaning "presence of a substance in the urine".
Urobilinuria refers to the condition when an excess amount of urobilin, a pigment derived from the breakdown of hemoglobin, is present in the urine. The term was coined to describe this specific medical condition related to abnormal levels of urobilin in urine.
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