Hypercalciuria or hypercalcinuria is the condition of elevated calcium in the urine. Chronic hypercalcinuria may lead to impairment of renal function, nephrocalcinosis, and renal insufficiency. Patients with hypercalciuria have kidneys that put out higher levels of calcium than normal. Calcium may come from one of two paths: through the gut where ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypercalciuria
<biochemistry> The excretion of abnormally large amounts of calcium in the urine, seen in cases of hyperparathyroidism. ... Origin: Gr. Ouron = urine ... (11 Jan 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(hi″pәr-kal″se-u´re-ә) excessive calcium in the urine, such as in hypercalcemia or in defective renal tubular reabsorption of calcium. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-kal′sē-yū′rē-ă, hī′per-kal-si-nyū′rē-ă, hī′per-kal-kyū′rē-ă Definitions: 1. Excretion of abnormally large amounts of calcium in the urine, as in hyperparathyroidism and types of hereditary hypophosphatemic... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=42244