urine measurement urine taurine measurement 2014-05-29T17:38:17Z Any measurement of taurine in urine, the fluid waste product excreted by the kidneys. Taurine is an oxidized sulfur-containing derivative of the amino acid cysteine. It is used in the synthesis of bile salts, is present in bile in combination with cholic acid and can also be found in other organs and tissues such as lungs, muscles and nerves. CHEBI:15891 CMO:0002428 JSmith clinical_measurement_ontology