peptonuria

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noun

The presence of peptone or a similar body in the urine. It was once thought to be a reason for fetal death.

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Meanings

nounpeptonuria (plural peptonurias)

plural peptonurias

  1. obsoletemedicineThe presence of peptone or a similar body in the urine. It was once thought to be a reason for fetal death.

Origin

From peptone + -uria.

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APA

peptonuria. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptonuria

MLA

“peptonuria.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptonuria. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peptonuria,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptonuria.

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