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urology

/jʊˈrɒl.ə.dʒi/
u · rol · o · gy
Adverb:urologically
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Adjective:urological
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• noun

1

The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the male and female urinary tracts and the male reproductive system.

Example

"After experiencing persistent kidney stones, the patient was referred to the hospital's urology department for specialized treatment."

• Rhymes for urology

• Nearby Words

urn
urn plant
urologist
urology
uromastyx
ursa
ursinia

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-18th century via French or German from Ancient Greek 'ouron' (meaning "urine") combined with '-logia' (meaning "the study of").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Urology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/urology
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