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pyuria

American  
[pahy-yoor-ee-uh] / paɪˈyʊər i ə /

noun

Pathology.

  1. the presence of pus in the urine.

pyuria British  
/ paɪˈjʊərɪə /

noun

  1. pathol any condition characterized by the presence of pus in the urine

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Etymology

Origin of pyuria

1805–15; py- + -uria ( def. )

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