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Uric acid

RheumatologyNephrologyImportant

A waste product formed when the body breaks down purines, which can build up and cause gout.

Korean

요산

몸이 퓨린을 분해할 때 생기는 노폐물로, 쌓이면 통풍을 일으킬 수 있다.

French

Acide urique

Déchet formé lorsque le corps dégrade les purines, qui peut s'accumuler et provoquer la goutte.

Word parts

  • ur/oRootUrine, urinary tract
  • acid/oRoot(Latin) Acid, sour

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