lithemia
/lɪˈθimiə/
noun
- An excess of uric acid in the blood, sometimes associated with gout or other metabolic disorders.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with lithemia after noticing high uric acid levels in his blood test.
- Lithemia is often treated with medications that help the kidneys eliminate excess uric acid.
- A diet low in purines can help manage lithemia and reduce the risk of gout attacks.
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