uroscopy

[yoo-ros-kuh-pee]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

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

uroscopy

/ ˌjʊərəˈskɒpɪk, jʊˈrɒskəpɪ /

noun

1. med examination of the urine See also urinalysis

Other Word Forms

• uroscopist noun
• uroscopic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of uroscopy¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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Associated words: uronology, urinal, urinate, urination, micturition, urethra, uric, uretic, uriniferous, enuresis, anuresis, diabetis, strangury, urolith, lateritious sediment, uroscopy, urinary, urea, diuretic. usage, n. treatment; custom, practice, use. use, n. employment, application, service, utilization, exploitation; necessity, need; utility, avail, advantage, usefulness, service; custom, usage, practice.

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