lithemia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely Rare / TechnicalHistorical Medical / Technical
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What does “lithemia” mean?
A medical term for the presence of an excessive amount of lithic acid (uric acid) in the blood.
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Meaning and Definition
A medical term for the presence of an excessive amount of lithic acid (uric acid) in the blood.
A state of abnormal bodily condition, now largely historical and superseded by more specific terminology like hyperuricemia, characterized by high uric acid levels which can be associated with gout or kidney disorders.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage, as the term is equally obsolete in both medical communities.
Connotations
Historical, outdated, indicative of older pathological theory.
Frequency
Effectively zero frequency in contemporary use in either region.
Grammar
How to Use “lithemia” in a Sentence
The patient suffered from lithemia.Lithemia was diagnosed in several cases.The lithemia caused considerable pain.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “lithemia” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The lithemic patient was prescribed a strict diet.
American English
- His lithemic state was attributed to his diet.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Only in historical analyses of medicine.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Archaic term, replaced by 'hyperuricemia' in modern medicine.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “lithemia”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “lithemia”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “lithemia”
- Mispronouncing as 'ly-them-ia'.
- Confusing it with 'leukemia'.
- Using it as a current medical term.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an archaic medical term. Modern medicine uses 'hyperuricemia'.
Uric acid.
It is only important for reading historical medical texts or understanding the history of medicine. It is not for active use.
Yes, the condition it describes (high uric acid) can lead to gout and kidney stones, though 'lithemia' itself is not a modern diagnostic label.
A medical term for the presence of an excessive amount of lithic acid (uric acid) in the blood.
Lithemia is usually historical medical / technical in register.
Lithemia: in British English it is pronounced /lɪˈθiːmɪə/, and in American English it is pronounced /lɪˈθimiə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
LITH (like 'lithium' or 'stone' – think of uric acid stones) + EMIA (a blood condition) = a stony substance in the blood.
Conceptual Metaphor
BLOOD AS A CONTAINER FOR HARMFUL CRYSTALS.
Practice
Quiz
What is the modern, standard medical term for the condition historically called 'lithemia'?