Uric acid
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| Term | Uric acid |
| Short definition | uric acid - (pronounced) (YOO-rik A-sid) A waste product left over from normal chemical processes in the body and found in urine and blood. Abnormal buildup of uric acid in the body can cause a condition called gout. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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uric acid - (pronounced) (YOO-rik A-sid) A waste product left over from normal chemical processes in the body and found in urine and blood. Abnormal buildup of uric acid in the body can cause a condition called gout. Elevated levels of uric acid in the blood and urine can be a side effect of chemotherapy or radiation therapy
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