uricosuric

adjective

uri·​co·​su·​ric ˌyu̇r-i-kə-ˈshu̇r-ik 

-ˈsu̇r-

: relating to or promoting the excretion of uric acid in the urine

Word History

Etymology

irregular from uric

First Known Use

circa 1947, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

uricosuric

1 of 2 adjective

uri·​co·​su·​ric -ˈsu̇r-ik, -ˈshu̇r- 

: relating to or promoting uricosuria

uricosuric drugs

uricosuric

2 of 2 noun

: a uricosuric agent (as probenecid)