urology

American  

[yoo-rol-uh-jee] / jʊˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the scientific, clinical, and especially surgical aspects of the study of the urine and the genitourinary tract in health and disease.

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urology British  

/ ˌjʊərəˈlɒdʒɪk, jʊˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of diseases of the urogenital tract

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urology Scientific  

/ y-rŏl′ə-jē /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and urogenital system.

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urology Cultural  

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the urinary tract.

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Other Word Forms

• urologist
  noun
• urologic
  adjective
• urological
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of urology

First recorded in 1745–55; uro- ¹ + -logy

Example Sentences

The inquiry looked at O'Brien's work at the trust between January 2019 and June 2020 and also focused on the Southern Trust's handling of urology services before May 2020.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The business was started in 2025 and received clearance for urology procedures in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Dr. Michael Eisenberg, a professor of urology at Stanford University, said reports of declining sperm counts have been circulated in urologist circles for decades.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Earlier this month, med-tech provider Teleflex announced the sale of its acute care, interventional urology and original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, businesses to two different buyers for more than $2 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Dr. Jessica Yih, an assistant professor of urology at the Ohio State University, wasn’t surprised.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024