nonspecific urethritis

[ non-spi-sif-ik ]

/ ˌnɒn spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

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noun Pathology.

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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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How to use nonspecific urethritis in a sentence

After all, the urethra is best known as a medical entity because of the painful, burning condition called urethritis.
Sounding Takes Off, but Injuries (Fork in the Penis!) Are Inevitable|Kent Sepkowitz|August 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He was admitted to the sick list, 9-16-58, diagnosis, "urethritis acute due to gonococcus."
Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
We do not ordinarily use the balsams in uncomplicated anterior urethritis.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
In this context the pact mission is occasionally downgraded or passed over in nonspecific terms.
Area Handbook for Romania|Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

But like epinephrin, in its distribution, it is nonspecific.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
Chronic posterior urethritis sometimes simulates painful conditions very low down in the back or in one hip or the other.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh

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

Urethritis not resulting from gonococcal or other identifiable infectious agents.