nitrituria

nitrituria
The presence of nitrites in the urine, as a result of the action of Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, and other microorganisms that may reduce nitrates.

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ni·tri·tu·ria (ni″trĭ-tuґre-ə) the presence of nitrites in the urine, indicating bacteriuria with bacteria that reduce nitrates to nitrites.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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