Definition

A type of salt that comes from uric acid, often found in the body and can form crystals in joints.

Example

High levels of urate in the blood can lead to gout, a painful form of arthritis.

Conversation

Did you know that urate levels can affect your health?

Yeah, I've heard that high levels can lead to gout.

Exactly! It's crazy how something like urate can make you feel so bad.

I should probably get mine checked just to be safe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urate comes from 'ur-' (from Latin 'urina', meaning urine) and '-ate' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid). The word 'urate' refers to a salt derived from uric acid, which is related to urine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'urine' when you hear 'urate' — it helps you remember that urate is related to substances derived from urine.

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