Urinary System Disorders

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for any signs of infection or kidney disease.
  • I had to do a urinalysis at the lab today, it was no fun.
  • I heard they make you do a pee test, aka urinalysis, before starting the job.
  • The detective conducted a urinalysis of the evidence to piece together the crime scene.

noun a medical term referring to painful or difficult urination

  • The patient presented with symptoms of dysuria, indicating a possible urinary tract infection.
  • My friend is complaining of dysuria and thinks it might be a UTI.
  • I hate dealing with dysuria, it's so uncomfortable.
  • The dysuria of dealing with a difficult coworker can be just as draining as a physical ailment.