urological

adjective

uro·​logi·​cal ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce urological (audio)
variants or less commonly urologic
: of or relating to the urinary tract or to urology

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Hydroceles and varicoceles are common urological conditions that are generally not serious. Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024 The flip side Had a urological bleeding emergency last weekend. Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024 Urine is also being investigated for its potential to detect circulating tumor DNA in urological and non-urological cancers. Charlotte Hu, Vox, 4 June 2024 For some procedures, specifically in urological and gynecological surgeries, that growth is magnified. Neha Mukherjee, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for urological 

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of urological was in 1855

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“Urological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urological. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

urological

adjective
uro·​log·​i·​cal ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce urological (audio)
variants also urologic
: of or relating to the urinary tract or to urology
a urological examination
urological infections
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