Definition

A condition where there is too much sugar in the urine, often linked to diabetes or kidney problems.

Example

The doctor tested for glycosuria to check for diabetes.

Conversation

Have you heard about glycosuria?

No, what is that?

It's when there's too much sugar in your urine, usually linked to diabetes.

That sounds serious! I hope people can get it treated.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glycosuria → It is formed from "glycos" (from Greek "glykys", meaning sweet) and "uria" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine). The word describes the presence of sugar in the urine, indicating a sweet or sugary condition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sweet' ('glycos') in relation to 'urine' ('uria') — this helps you remember that glycosuria refers to the presence of sugar in urine.

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