glycuresis

noun

glycu·​re·​sis ˌglik-yu̇-ˈrē-səs How to pronounce glycuresis (audio) ˌglīk- How to pronounce glycuresis (audio)
plural glycureses -ˌsēz How to pronounce glycuresis (audio)
: physiological excretion of large amounts of sugar in the urine following excessive carbohydrate intake compare glycosuria

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“Glycuresis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glycuresis. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.

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