-uria


  1. a combining form with the meanings “presence in the urine” of that specified by the initial element (albuminuria; pyuria), “condition of the urinary tract,” “tendency to urinate,” as specified (polyuria).

Origin of -uria

1
<Greek -ouria.See uro-1, -ia

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British Dictionary definitions for -uria

-uria

n combining form
  1. indicating a diseased or abnormal condition of the urine: dysuria; pyuria

Origin of -uria

1
from Greek -ouria, from ouron urine

Derived forms of -uria

  • -uric, adj combining form

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