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Hyperuricemia
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A buildup of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood. Hyperuricemia is a side effect of some anticancer drugs. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Elevated blood concentrations of uric acid. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by laboratory test results that indicate an elevation in the concentration of uric acid. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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