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  • noun The presence of myoglobin in the urine, usually associated with rhabdomyolysis or muscle destruction.

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  • noun the presence of myoglobin in the urine

Etymologies

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myoglobin +‎ -uria

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Examples

  • Similarly, the only explanation for Mr Wardell not having urinated for sixteen hours was an extremely rare condition known as myoglobinuria which affects victims of earthquakes and car crashes.

    The Jigsaw Man Britton, Paul, 1946- 1997

  • Renal failure may occur secondary to rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria.

    Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors 2010

  • In addition, adult respiratory distress syndrome has been reported. 10 Cardiovascular instability with severe hypotension and metabolic acidosis may predominate due to the volume depletion, cardiac failure and arrhythmias. 13 Oliguric renal failure develops due to pre-renal azotemia, myoglobinuria and a direct toxic effect of colchicine on the renal tubules.

    Colchicine Poisoning 2010

  • Cases of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including CRESTOR.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • Additional signs may include elevated creatinine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2009

  • Additional signs may include elevated creatinine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria

    unknown title 2009

  • Additional signs may include elevated creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis), and acute renal failure.

    MarketWatch.com - Top Stories 2009

  • Additional signs may include elevated creatinine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria

    unknown title 2009

  • Additional signs may include elevated creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis), and acute renal failure.

    StreetInsider.com News Articles 2009

  • Additional signs may include elevated creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis), and acute renal failure.

    Latest News from SYS-CON ITALIA 2009

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