strangury

American  

[strang-gyuh-ree] / ˈstræŋ gjə ri /

noun

Pathology.

1. painful urination in which the urine is emitted drop by drop owing to muscle spasms of the urethra or urinary bladder.

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strangury British  

/ ˈstræŋɡjʊrɪ /

noun

1. pathol painful excretion of urine, drop by drop, caused by muscular spasms of the urinary tract

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Etymology

Origin of strangury

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin strangūria < Greek strangouríā, equivalent to strang ( ós ) flowing drop by drop + oûr ( on ) urine + -ia -y ³

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Example Sentences

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strangury

She acquired this mania after an attempt at dilatation of the urethra in the relief of an obstinate case of strangury.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle

Goldsmith had been for some time subject to attacks of strangury; and having before experienced relief from James's powders, had again recourse to that popular medicine.

From Lives of the English Poets From Johnson to Kirke White, Designed as a Continuation of Johnson's Lives by Henry Francis Cary

The mucus of the bladder is seen in the urine, when cantharides have been used, either internally or externally, in such doses as to induce the strangury.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Erasmus Darwin

He died of strangury whilst absent on his circuit.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson

The strangury disappeared at once, the urine could be retained after a few days, and after eight days it became clear and without sediment.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Edward Pollock Anshutz

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