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GU

GU

7.7
About the sex organs and the organs that make and pass urine
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : genitourinario
  • The GU system includes the kidneys and bladder.

Examples

  • Recent studies have focused on GU tract infections in elderly patients.

  • The clinic offers comprehensive care for all kinds of GU disorders.

  • The patient was referred to a GU specialist for ongoing evaluation.

  • Doctors often specialize in GU medicine.

  • The clinic treats various GU issues that affect bladder function.

  • He was diagnosed with a serious GU condition that required immediate treatment.

  • Women often seek advice on GU health during their annual check-up.

Synonyms

genitourinary
vsGU
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Relating to the sex organs and the parts that make and pass urine

is the shortened medical label used instead of the full term
urogenital
vsGU
  • Specialized
7.8

Relating to the organs for passing urine and for having babies

uses genital wording rather than the reproductive term

Surface Forms

GU positive

Morphology

GU = genitourinary (opaque) = G + U

The initialism 'GU' stands for 'genitourinary' and cannot be derived from the letters alone by learners, so the relation is not transparently analyzable.

Etymology

GU is the short form of genital and urinary; the gen- part is the same root as generate, meaning 'to bring forth', and urina means 'urine'. So GU refers to the body parts and functions that make babies or carry away urine.