uric acid
Purine breakdown product
Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines—compounds found in certain foods and in body tissues.
It normally dissolves in blood, passes through the kidneys, and leaves in urine.
When levels build up, uric acid can form crystals in joints, causing gout, or accumulate in the kidneys as stones.
Two-fused-ring nitrogenous base
- xanthinePurine base derivative
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
- guaninePurine nucleobase in DNA
catabolism · metabolism · enzyme · oxidation · degradation · nitrogen · waste product · biosynthesis
Shared by multiple parties
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
pain · big toe · acute · chronic · colchicine · allopurinol · NSAIDs · corticosteroids
Of the kidneys
- excretionRemoval of metabolic waste
- nephropathyKidney tissue deterioration
- kidney stoneMineral mass in ureter
- tubularHaving cylinder form
filtration · reabsorption · secretion · clearance · calculi · radiolucent · lithotripsy · hydration
Aquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- anchoviesSmall, oily, cured fish
- sardinesSmall canned herring relatives
- beerFermented grain drink
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
red meat · sweetbreads · game meat · alcohol · moderation · cherries · dairy · hydration
Uric acid reducer
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- adherenceFaithful following of something
Slender and sharply pointed
- polarized lightWaves oscillating in one direction
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- crystallizationForming ordered solid structure
sediment · synovial · urate · deposition · supersaturation · nucleation · aggregate · phagocytosis
purine
Two-fused-ring nitrogenous base
- xanthinePurine base derivative
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
guanine · catabolism · metabolism · enzyme · oxidation · degradation · nitrogen · waste product · biosynthesis · urate
joint
Shared by multiple parties
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
swelling · pain · big toe · acute · chronic · colchicine · allopurinol · NSAIDs · corticosteroids · attack
renal
Of the kidneys
- excretionRemoval of metabolic waste
- nephropathyKidney tissue deterioration
- kidney stoneMineral mass in ureter
tubular · filtration · reabsorption · secretion · clearance · calculi · radiolucent · lithotripsy · hydration · alkalinization
shellfish
Aquatic creatures with exoskeletons
fructose · red meat · sweetbreads · game meat · alcohol · moderation · cherries · dairy · hydration · trigger foods
allopurinol
Uric acid reducer
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
needle-shaped
Slender and sharply pointed
- polarized lightWaves oscillating in one direction
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
crystallization · sediment · synovial · urate · deposition · supersaturation · nucleation · aggregate · phagocytosis · neutrophil
- organic acids
- acidsamino acids, aqua regia, organic acids, fatty acids
- Biochemicalsamino acids, protein, proteins, DNA, RNA
- blood testsCBC, blood test, complete blood count, blood work, CMP
- Body Wastefeces, poop, pee, stool, sweat
- excretionurea, feces, urination, defecation, excrement
uric acidurea
Nitrogenous metabolic waste compound
ammonia · allantoin · guanine · adenine · creatinine
uric acidbase
Supporting bottom structure
alkali · sodium hydroxide · ammonia · bicarbonate · antacid