uro
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A word part meaning urine or the body parts that make urine
- noun
- /ˈjʊəroʊ/
- Specialized
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- The doctor explained that a uro test is important for diagnosing urinary tract infections.
Examples
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Once, after having a uro procedure, I left with a Foley.
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The clinic specializes in urology, focusing on conditions related to the urinary system.
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She went to the urologist for a check-up on her kidney function.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Uro: The prefix uro- comes from the Greek word ouron meaning 'urine'. It appears in medical words like urogenital and urology, so uro- tells you the word is about urine or the urinary system.