English word peptonuria comes from English -uria, English peptone
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -uria | English (eng) | (pathology) Referring to the state or condition of the urine. |
| peptone | English (eng) | (biochemistry) Any water-soluble mixture of polypeptides and amino acids formed by the partial hydrolysis of protein. |
| peptonuria | English (eng) | (medicine) The presence of peptone or a similar body in the urine. |