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urochesia

urochesia

9.9
Urine passing through the anus because of an abnormal connection between the urinary tract and the rectum
  • noun
  • /ˌjʊroʊˈkiːziə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : urochesia
  • The surgeon diagnosed urochesia after observing urine leaking through the patient's anus.

Examples

  • The patient reported symptoms of urochesia following pelvic trauma.

  • Doctors are studying cases of urochesia in children.

  • Urochesia can indicate the presence of a fistula between the urinary tract and the rectum.

  • The patient was diagnosed with urochesia after extensive tests.

  • The surgeon diagnosed urochesia after observing urine leaking through the patient's anus.

  • The patient reported symptoms of urochesia following pelvic trauma.

  • Doctors are studying cases of urochesia in children.

Synonyms

urochezia
vsurochesia
  • Specialized
9.9

A passage of urine through the anus because of a wrong connection inside the body

has identical meaning but appears as an alternative spelling

Surface Forms

urochesia singular
urochesias plural

Morphology

urochesia = uro + chesia

The elements are bound medical combining forms ('uro-' and '-chesia') that are not standalone English words and are unfamiliar to average learners, so the meaning is not directly derivable for a typical B1 learner.

Etymology

Urochesia comes from the parts uro- meaning 'urine' and -chesia meaning 'to pass stool' or 'defecation'. So it literally names a condition where urine passes through the anus because of an abnormal connection in the urinary system.