Uti

Pronunciation: /juː tiː aɪ/

Definitions of UTI

noun UTI stands for Urinary Tract Infection, which is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.

Example Sentences

A1 A UTI is a urinary tract infection.

A2 She went to the doctor because she suspected she had a UTI.

B1 UTIs are more common in women than in men.

B2 Antibiotics are often prescribed to treat UTIs.

C1 Chronic UTIs can lead to serious kidney problems.

C2 The doctor recommended a urine culture to confirm the presence of a UTI.

Examples of UTI in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and prescribed antibiotics.

informal I heard that Sarah had a UTI and had to go to the doctor for treatment.

slang My friend told me she got a UTI from holding her pee for too long.

figurative Dealing with that difficult client was like trying to fight off a UTI - uncomfortable and never-ending.

Grammatical Forms of UTI

• plural: UTIs
• comparative: more UTI
• superlative: most UTI
• present tense: has UTI
• future tense: will have UTI
• perfect tense: have had UTI
• continuous tense: is having UTI
• singular: UTI
• positive degree: UTI
• infinitive: to have UTI
• gerund: having UTI
• participle: had UTI

Origin and Evolution of UTI

First Known Use: 1928 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'UTI' originated in the field of medicine to describe infections in the urinary tract.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in medical literature, 'UTI' has become a common abbreviation in healthcare and everyday language to refer to urinary tract infections.