nonspecific urethritis

[ non-spi-sif-ik ]
/ ˌnɒn spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

noun Pathology.

nongonococcal urethritis.

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Origin of nonspecific urethritis

non- + specific

Words nearby nonspecific urethritis

nonspeaking, nonspecialist, nonspecific, nonspecific immunity, nonspecific protein, nonspecific urethritis, nonspecular reflection, nonsporting, non-sporting dog, nonstandard, nonstarter
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British Dictionary definitions for nonspecific urethritis

nonspecific urethritis

noun

inflammation of the urethra as a result of a venereal infection that cannot be traced to a specific causeAbbreviation: NSU
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Medical definitions for nonspecific urethritis

nonspecific urethritis

n.

Urethritis not resulting from gonococcal or other identifiable infectious agents.
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