Definition

Related to the branch of medicine that deals with the urinary system and male reproductive organs.

Example

The urologic examination is important for diagnosing urinary tract issues.

Conversation

I just read an article about some new urologic treatments.

Oh really? What kind of treatments are they talking about?

They mentioned some advancements in diagnosing urologic issues more effectively.

That sounds interesting! It's great to see progress in that field.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urologic → It is formed from "uro-" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine) and "-logic" (from Greek "logikos", meaning relating to or pertaining to). The word "urologic" refers to matters pertaining to urine or the urinary system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uro-' relating to 'urine' and '-logic' meaning 'pertaining to'. This helps you remember that urologic refers to the study or treatment of the urinary system.

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