How to Pronounce Hypouricemia
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Hypouricemia Pronunciation
hy-poh-yoo-rih-SEE-mee-ah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
hy
poh
yoo
rih
SEE
stress here
mee
ah
7 syllables
What is Hypouricemia?
Abnormally low uric acid levels in the blood, often caused by a defect in renal uric acid reabsorption. It is usually benign but has been associated with exercise-induced acute kidney injury in some genetic forms.
Questions About Hypouricemia
How do you pronounce hypouricemia?
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Hypouricemia is pronounced hy-poh-yoo-rih-SEE-mee-ah. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, which is SEE. A common mistake is stressing the wrong part—remember to emphasize that SEE sound in the middle of the word.
How do you break hypouricemia into syllables?
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Hypouricemia breaks down into six syllables: hy-po-u-ri-ce-mi-a. Saying it slowly with each syllable separated helps you hear how all the parts fit together.
What does the 'hypo' part of hypouricemia mean?
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The prefix 'hypo' comes from Greek and means 'below' or 'less than normal.' That's why hypouricemia refers to levels that are lower than they should be.
What does the 'uric' part of hypouricemia mean?
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The 'uric' part refers to uric acid, which is a chemical in the body. The term 'uric' comes from urine, since uric acid is found in urine and blood.
What does the 'emia' ending mean in hypouricemia?
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The ending 'emia' comes from Greek and means 'a condition of the blood.' It's used in many medical words to describe what's happening in your bloodstream.
What is a simple way to explain what hypouricemia means?
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Hypouricemia means having abnormally low levels of uric acid in your blood. Think of it as the opposite of having too much uric acid—instead, you have too little.
What other medical words share the 'hypo' prefix with hypouricemia?
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Other words with 'hypo' include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hypothermia (low body temperature). The 'hypo' prefix always signals that something is below normal levels.
Can you use hypouricemia in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The doctor noted that the blood test showed hypouricemia, indicating unusually low uric acid levels.' This sentence shows how the word is used when discussing lab results.