hyperuricemias
/ˌhaɪpərˌjʊrɪˈsimiəz/
noun
- A medical condition in which there is too much uric acid in the blood, which can lead to gout or kidney stones.
- People with hyperuricemia are often advised to avoid foods rich in purines, like red meat and shellfish.
- Untreated hyperuricemia can cause painful joint inflammation known as gout.
- The doctor diagnosed him with hyperuricemia after his blood test showed high uric acid levels.