histonuria

The excretion of histone in the urine, as observed in certain instances of leukemia, febrile illnesses, and wasting diseases. [histone + G. ouron, urine]

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his·ton·uria (his-to-nuґre-ə) [histone + -uria] the presence of histone in the urine, seen in some types of leukemia and febrile illnesses.