cystinuria
/ˌsɪstɪˈnjʊriə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the body cannot properly reabsorb the amino acid cystine, leading to cystine stones in the kidneys or bladder.
- Cystinuria is a genetic disorder that causes kidney stones made of cystine.
- People with cystinuria need to drink plenty of water to help prevent stones.
- Doctors diagnose cystinuria by testing the urine for high levels of cystine.