noun
- The presence of an abnormally high concentration of phosphates in the urine.
Usage: medical term; also called phosphuria
Examples
- The patient's lab results showed phosphaturia, indicating a metabolic disorder.
- Phosphaturia can occur in hyperparathyroidism and other endocrine conditions.
- The doctor ordered urinalysis to check for phosphaturia and other abnormalities.
- Chronic phosphaturia may lead to kidney stone formation in some patients.