uricotelic

adjective

uri·​co·​tel·​ic ˌyu̇r-i-kō-ˈte-lik How to pronounce uricotelic (audio)
: excreting nitrogen mostly in the form of uric acid
birds are typical uricotelic animals

Word History

Etymology

uric + -o- + tel- + -ic; from the fact that uric acid is the end product

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uricotelic was in 1924

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Cite this Entry

“Uricotelic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uricotelic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

uricotelic

adjective
uri·​co·​tel·​ic ˌyu̇r-i-kō-ˈtel-ik How to pronounce uricotelic (audio)
: excreting nitrogen mostly in the form of uric acid
birds are typical uricotelic animals
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