Meaning & use

urinalysis

noun·Academic

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The laboratory examination of urine to detect diseases, monitor health conditions, or screen for substances.

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The clinic requested a urinalysis to check for signs of infection.

A routine urinalysis can reveal early signs of diabetes or kidney disease.

A note on using this word

"Urinalysis" is a blend of "urine" and "analysis," and is one of the most common diagnostic tests performed in medicine.

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