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Definition of Urate

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Urate: A salt derived from uric acid. When the body cannot metabolize uric acid properly, urates can build up in body tissues or crystallize within the joints.

See also gout, uric acid.

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