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glycuresis

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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) \

Medical Definition of glycuresis

: 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 17 Oct. 2021.

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