uricosuric

uricosuric
Tending to increase the excretion of uric acid.

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uri·co·su·ric -'su̇r-ik, -'shu̇r- adj relating to or promoting uricosuria <\uricosuric drugs>
uricosuric n a uricosuric agent (as probenecid)

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uri·co·su·ric (u″rĭ-ko-suґrik) 1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting uricosuria. 2. an agent that promotes uricosuria.

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