Urinalysis

Pronunciation: /jʊrəˈnæləsɪs/

Definitions of urinalysis

noun a diagnostic test that examines the urine for abnormalities such as blood, protein, or bacteria

Example Sentences

A1 A urinalysis is a test that examines the content of someone's urine.

A2 The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for any signs of infection.

B1 Urinalysis is a common medical test used to diagnose various health conditions.

B2 The results of the urinalysis indicated the presence of blood in the urine.

C1 Interpreting the results of a urinalysis requires specialized knowledge and training.

C2 The laboratory technician conducted a thorough urinalysis to identify any abnormalities.

Examples of urinalysis in a Sentence

formal The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for any signs of infection or kidney disease.

informal I had to do a urinalysis at the lab today, it was no fun.

slang I heard they make you do a pee test, aka urinalysis, before starting the job.

figurative The detective conducted a urinalysis of the evidence to piece together the crime scene.

Grammatical Forms of urinalysis

• plural: urinalyses
• present tense: urinalyses
• future tense: will urinalyze
• perfect tense: have urinalyzed
• continuous tense: is urinalyzing
• singular: urinalysis
• positive degree: more urinalysis
• infinitive: to urinalyze
• gerund: urinalyzing
• participle: urinalyzed

Origin and Evolution of urinalysis

First Known Use: 1832 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'urinalysis' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'urina' meaning urine and the Greek word 'alysis' meaning loosening or unbinding.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the chemical analysis of urine for medical purposes, the term 'urinalysis' has evolved to encompass a broader range of tests and procedures related to the examination of urine for diagnostic and monitoring purposes.