urology
the scientific, clinical, and especially surgical aspects of the study of the urine and the genitourinary tract in health and disease.
Origin of urology
1Other words from urology
- u·ro·log·ic [yoor-uh-loj-ik], /ˌyʊər əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, u·ro·log·i·cal, adjective
- u·rol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for urology
/ (jʊˈrɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of diseases of the urogenital tract
Derived forms of urology
- urologic (ˌjʊərəˈlɒdʒɪk) or urological, adjective
- urologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for urology
[ yu-rŏl′ə-jē ]
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and urogenital system.
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Cultural definitions for urology
[ (yoo-rol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the urinary tract.
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