Definitions for "Cystinuria"
An inherited recessive disorder of the transepithelial transport (reabsorption) of cystine and dibasic amino acids in the proximal renal tubule (kidney) as well as in the small intestine.
An inherited metabolic kidney disorder characterized by stones in the kidney, ureter, and bladder; caused by excessive excretion of certain amino acids (protein building blocks) because of genetic abnormality. The Kidneys do not adequately reabsorb certain amino acids during the filtering process, resulting in excess excretion of these amino acids.
Abnormal presence of cystine (an amino acid) in the urine. Also inherited defect in the kidney, characterized by excessive excretion of cystine and other amino acids in the urine. Can result in kidney or bladder stones. See Kidney stones.
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