phosphaturia

noun

phos·​pha·​tu·​ria ˌfäs-fə-ˈtu̇r-ē-ə How to pronounce phosphaturia (audio)
-ˈtyu̇r-
: the excessive discharge of phosphates in the urine

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from International Scientific Vocabulary phosphate + New Latin -uria

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phosphaturia was in 1856

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“Phosphaturia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphaturia. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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phosphaturia

noun
phos·​pha·​tu·​ria ˌfäs-fə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ē-ə How to pronounce phosphaturia (audio)
: the excretion of excessive amounts of phosphate in the urine
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