uroscopy

American  

[yoo-ros-kuh-pee] / yʊˈrɒs kə pi /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. inspection or analysis of the urine as a means of diagnosis.

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uroscopy British  

/ ˌjʊərəˈskɒpɪk, jʊˈrɒskəpɪ /

noun

1. med examination of the urine See also urinalysis

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Other Word Forms

• uroscopic adjective
• uroscopist noun

Etymology

Origin of uroscopy

First recorded in 1640–50; uro- ¹ + -scopy

Example Sentences

This art of uroscopy is a very ancient one, and has frequently been depicted in art works through the centuries.

From Time Magazine Archive

The works of European painters of the century remind us of uroscopy or urine examination.

From Medicine in Virginia, 1607-1699 by Hughes, Thomas Proctor

He set himself up in strenuous opposition to the silly uroscopy and uromancy by which physicians had deceived others and very often deceived themselves.

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.

It is safe to assume that his techniques were of a higher order than those usually associated with uroscopy.

From Medicine in Virginia, 1607-1699 by Hughes, Thomas Proctor