Word
uti
Definition
n. a medical term for the urinary tract. It is a short way of talking about the system that carries urine out of the body.
n. the urinary tract, specifically the system of organs responsible for the production and excretion of urine. Often used in medical contexts as a shorthand for 'urinary tract infection' or 'urinary tract surgery'.
Examples
“The doctor checked for any signs of infection in the uti.”
“The patient was referred to a specialist for further examination of the uti after experiencing persistent discomfort.”
“Advances in minimally invasive surgery have significantly reduced recovery times for patients undergoing procedures to treat structural abnormalities within the uti.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor checked for any signs of infection in the uti.”
contextual
“The patient was referred to a specialist for further examination of the uti after experiencing persistent discomfort.”
complex
“Advances in minimally invasive surgery have significantly reduced recovery times for patients undergoing procedures to treat structural abnormalities within the uti.”
Real-World Examples
“NHS figures suggest it has delivered 14 million consultations since then, including two million appointments for sore throats and 1.7 million for urinary tract infections (UTIs).” “A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all.” Domain
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