Word
urology
Phoneticsurol·o·gy
US/jɝˈɑɫədʒi/
UK/jɔːɹˈɒlədʒi/
Definition
n. the branch of medicine that deals with the health of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. Doctors in this field treat problems with the kidneys, bladder, and related organs.
n. the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Often involves surgical intervention for conditions such as kidney stones or prostate issues.
Examples
“He visited a specialist in urology for his kidney stones.”
“After experiencing persistent pain and frequent urination, the patient was referred to a urology clinic for a full assessment of his urinary tract.”
“Advances in minimally invasive surgery have significantly transformed urology, allowing for the treatment of complex conditions like prostate cancer with reduced recovery times and fewer complications for the patient.”
Examples
simple
“He visited a specialist in urology for his kidney stones.”
contextual
“After experiencing persistent pain and frequent urination, the patient was referred to a urology clinic for a full assessment of his urinary tract.”
complex
“Advances in minimally invasive surgery have significantly transformed urology, allowing for the treatment of complex conditions like prostate cancer with reduced recovery times and fewer complications for the patient.”
Real-World Examples
“Medics at Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool opened the first ketamine clinic in the UK for young people amid a surge in urology problems linked to addiction of the drug.” Etymology
From uro- + -logy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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