Definition

The process of examining urine to diagnose health conditions.

Example

The doctor ordered a uroscopy to check for any abnormalities in the patient's urine.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of uroscopy?

Yeah, I think it’s about examining urine for health checks, right?

Exactly! It can provide a lot of important information.

I should probably get that done soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uroscopy is formed from "uro-" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine) and "-scopy" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word refers to the examination of urine, typically for medical purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uro-' as relating to urine and '-scopy' as looking or examining. This helps you remember that uroscopy means examining urine.

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