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Uric

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Related to or containing uric acid, a compound produced by the breakdown of purines in the body.

Example sentence: He has been diagnosed with gout, a painful condition caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints.

Sense 2:

Characteristic of or pertaining to urine.

Example sentence: The uric smell in the bathroom indicated poor hygiene.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A white, odorless, and crystalline compound, C₅H₄N₄O₃, contained in urine and certain animal tissues as the final product of nitrogen metabolism.

Example sentence: The test results revealed an abnormally high level of uric in the patient's urine.

Sense 2:

A person's uric acid level, especially as indicated by medical tests.

Example sentence: The doctor advised him to reduce his intake of foods high in purines to lower his uric.