uricolyses

u·ri·col·y·sis

[yoor-i-kol-uh-sis]
noun Biochemistry.
the decomposition of uric acid.

Origin:
uric + -o- + -lysis

u·ri·co·lyt·ic [yoor-i-koh-lit-ik] , adjective
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uricolysis u·ri·col·y·sis (y&oobreve;r'ĭ-kŏl'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
Decomposition of uric acid.


u'ri·co·lyt'ic (y&oobreve;r'ĭ-kō-lĭt'ĭk) adj.

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Uricolyses is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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