PROPEPTONURIA Meaning and
Definition
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Propeptonuria is a medical term used to describe the presence of a substance called propeptone in the urine. Propeptone refers to a peptide or a protein derivative that undergoes partial digestion either in the digestive tract or in the process of laboratory testing.
In normal circumstances, propeptone is not expected to be present in urine. It is typically metabolized and digested further or excreted through feces. However, propeptonuria can occur as a result of certain underlying medical conditions or abnormalities within the gastrointestinal system.
The presence of propeptone in urine can be an indicator of malabsorption syndrome, a disorder characterized by the inability to absorb nutrients from the intestine. It may also indicate an issue with protein digestion or an abnormality in the normal processes of the digestive system. Additionally, propeptonuria can be observed in cases of gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease or pancreatitis, where the normal functioning of the digestive system is affected.
Diagnosis of propeptonuria is usually made through laboratory urine testing. The presence of propeptone can be detected through chemical reactions or specialized tests that are designed to identify and measure protein and peptide levels in urine samples. The identification and measurement of propeptone in urine can help healthcare professionals in determining the underlying cause or contributing factors to the condition, which in turn aids in the development of an appropriate treatment plan.
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The excretion of propeptone in the urine.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for PROPEPTONURIA
- oropeptonuria
- lropeptonuria
- -ropeptonuria
- 0ropeptonuria
- peopeptonuria
- pdopeptonuria
- pfopeptonuria
- ptopeptonuria
- p5opeptonuria
- p4opeptonuria
- pripeptonuria
- prkpeptonuria
- prlpeptonuria
- prppeptonuria
- pr0peptonuria
- pr9peptonuria
- prooeptonuria
- proleptonuria
- pro-eptonuria
- pro0eptonuria
Etymology of PROPEPTONURIA
The term "propeptonuria" is derived from a combination of three Greek words: "pro", meaning before or in front of; "peptón", meaning digested substance or protein; and "ouron", meaning urine. Therefore, the word "propeptonuria" refers to the presence of substances resembling digested protein in the urine.
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