hyperuricemia
/ˌhaɪpərˌjʊrɪˈsiːmiə/
noun
- A medical condition in which there is too much uric acid in the blood, which can lead to gout or kidney stones.
- Hyperuricemia is often treated with dietary changes and medication.
- People with hyperuricemia may experience painful joint swelling.
- The doctor diagnosed hyperuricemia after the patient's blood test showed high uric acid levels.