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leucinosis

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leu·​ci·​no·​sis | \ ˌlü-sə-ˈnō-səs How to pronounce leucinosis (audio) \
plural leucinoses\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce leucinosis (audio) \ or leucinosises

Medical Definition of leucinosis

: a condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of leucine in bodily tissues and the presence of leucine in the urine

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“Leucinosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/leucinosis. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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