Word
uric
US/ˈjɝɪk/
UK/jˈɔːɹɪk/
Definition
adj. connected with urine or with uric acid, a natural waste chemical in your blood. Too much of it can build up and cause painful swelling in the joints.
adj. relating to urine or to uric acid, a nitrogen-containing waste product normally cleared by the kidneys. Typically appears attributively in the collocation 'uric acid'.
Examples
“High uric acid levels often cause painful joints.”
“The doctor orders a blood test to check his uric acid because his big toe is swollen and painful.”
“Persistently elevated uric acid, often linked to diet and kidney function, can crystallize in the joints and trigger recurrent episodes of gout.”
Examples
simple
“High uric acid levels often cause painful joints.”
contextual
“The doctor orders a blood test to check his uric acid because his big toe is swollen and painful.”
complex
“Persistently elevated uric acid, often linked to diet and kidney function, can crystallize in the joints and trigger recurrent episodes of gout.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “uric” in context.
Verb
01. excrete uric
“Healthy kidneys efficiently excrete uric acid every day.”
verb + adj
02. lower uric
“This drug helps lower uric acid and prevent gout flare-ups.”
verb + adj
03. monitor uric
“Doctors regularly monitor uric acid in patients with gout.”
verb + adj
04. uric accumulates
“When uric accumulates, joints become swollen and painful.”
adj + verb
Adjective
05. uric acid
“Excess uric acid can form sharp crystals in the joints.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. buildup of uric
“A buildup of uric acid can lead to kidney stones.”
noun + prep + adj
07. clearance of uric
“Impaired clearance of uric acid causes hyperuricemia.”
noun + prep + adj
08. level of uric
“A raised level of uric acid increases the risk of gout.”
noun + prep + adj
09. excess uric acid builds up
“When excess uric acid builds up, painful crystals form in joints.”
10. high levels of uric acid
“High levels of uric acid are strongly linked to gout and kidney disease.”
11. lower uric acid levels
“Losing weight and avoiding alcohol can lower uric acid levels.”
12. uric acid crystallizes in joints
“In gout, uric acid crystallizes in joints, causing sudden severe pain.”
Usage
Almost always used before a noun in the fixed phrase 'uric acid'; rarely used alone.
Etymology
Borrowed from French urique. By surface analysis, urine + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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