noun
- Plural of phosphaturia; the presence of an abnormally high concentration of phosphates in the urine.
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple cases or instances
Examples
- The laboratory tests revealed phosphaturias in several patients with metabolic disorders.
- Phosphaturias can result from hyperparathyroidism or vitamin D intoxication.
- The physician noted phosphaturias as a secondary finding in the renal panel.
- Chronic phosphaturias may contribute to kidney stone formation in susceptible individuals.