Definition

A test that examines urine to help diagnose health conditions or find specific substances, like drugs.

Example

The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for any signs of infection.

Conversation

Did you hear about the urinalysis I had to take for my doctor yesterday?

Yeah, I heard those tests can be pretty important for diagnosing health issues.

Exactly! They check for a lot of things, like infections or even drugs.

That makes sense. It's good to keep track of everything that's going on with your health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urinalysis → It is formed from "urine" (from Latin "urina", meaning liquid waste) and "analysis" (from Greek "analusis", meaning a breaking up or loosening). The word "urinalysis" refers to the process of breaking down and examining urine for diagnostic purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of examining the 'liquid waste' ('urina') to understand health better — that's what urinalysis means.

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