INDICANURIA Meaning and
Definition
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Indicanuria is a medical term that refers to the presence of excessive levels of indican in the urine. Indican is a compound that is produced in the intestines as a result of the breakdown of tryptophan, an essential amino acid. Normally, the kidneys filter out indican, and it is excreted in negligible amounts in the urine.
However, in cases of indicanuria, there is an abnormal increase in the amount of indican excreted through the urine. This condition can be an indication of certain underlying health issues, particularly those affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Indicanuria may be associated with disorders such as malabsorption, bacterial overgrowth in the intestines, or impaired digestion due to conditions like chronic pancreatitis.
The presence of indican in the urine can be detected through a simple urine test. Healthcare professionals may look for elevated levels of indican to help diagnose the specific cause of gastrointestinal symptoms and assess the overall health of the digestive system. Treatment of indicanuria typically involves addressing the underlying condition that is causing the increased indican levels. This may involve dietary modifications, the use of antibiotics to address bacterial overgrowth, or targeted therapies for specific digestive disorders. Regular monitoring and follow-up tests are often necessary to ensure that the indicanuria is effectively managed.
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The presence in the urine of an excess of indican, derived from indole produced in protein putrefaction in the intestine and in putrefactive changes elsewhere.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for INDICANURIA
- undicanuria
- jndicanuria
- kndicanuria
- ondicanuria
- 9ndicanuria
- 8ndicanuria
- ibdicanuria
- imdicanuria
- ijdicanuria
- ihdicanuria
- insicanuria
- inxicanuria
- incicanuria
- inficanuria
- inricanuria
- ineicanuria
- inducanuria
- indjcanuria
- indkcanuria
- indocanuria
Etymology of INDICANURIA
The word "indicanuria" is derived from a combination of three elements: "indican", "ur-" and "-ia".
1. "Indican" is derived from the Latin word "indicus", meaning "Indian". "Indicus" is further derived from the Greek word "indikos", which means "Indian" or "from India". It is used to refer to a particular compound called "indican", which is derived from the plant Indigofera tinctoria, commonly known as indigo. Indican is excreted in the urine.
2. "Ur-" is a prefix of Latin origin that relates to urine or the urinary system.
3. "-ia" is a suffix of Greek origin used to form words denoting a condition, state, or quality.
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