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urology

American  
[yoo-rol-uh-jee] / yʊˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the scientific, clinical, and especially surgical aspects of the study of the urine and the genitourinary tract in health and disease.


urology British  
/ ˌjʊərəˈlɒdʒɪk, jʊˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of diseases of the urogenital tract

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urology Scientific  
/ y-rŏlə-jē /
  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and urogenital system.


urology Cultural  
  1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the urinary tract.


Other Word Forms

  • urologic adjective
  • urological adjective
  • urologist noun

Etymology

Origin of urology

First recorded in 1745–55; uro- 1 + -logy

Example Sentences

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For example, a “stone box” for urology patients is packed with vegetables to help prevent kidney stones.

From Los Angeles Times

The government is targeting money at individual health boards and specialties with long waits, such as orthopaedics, urology and ophthalmology.

From BBC

Shares sank in August after the company announced its acquisition of Solaris Health, a urology management services organization.

From Barron's

The department said there will also be a boost in the number of urology specialist nurses and an expansion of rapid diagnosis centres for quicker detection of pancreatic cancer.

From BBC

As a result, some urology departments have set up specialist clinics to help the increasing number of young people with bladder issues.

From BBC