noun
urology
yoo-RAHL-uh-jee
Urology (noun) means the branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary system and the male reproductive organs. Example: “She trained in urology after finishing medical school.”
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medicine The branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary system and the male reproductive organs.
"She trained in urology after finishing medical school."
"The hospital has a busy urology department."
"Her doctor referred her to urology for kidney stones."
How to use urology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe branch of medicine that deals with problems of the urinary system.
When to use it
It is a medical term, but it is common in everyday talk about hospital departments.
Memory tip
Do not confuse urology, which deals with the urinary tract, with neurology, which deals with the nervous system.
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Common pairings
urology department
urology clinic
urology referral
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Etymology
The word is formed from the combining elements uro- and -logy.
Rhymes for urology
apology
zoology
biology
ecology
analogy
etiology
pedagogy
mycology
virology
sexology
cytology
oenology
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Frequently asked questions
What is urology?
The branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary system and the male reproductive organs.
What is the difference between urology and nephrology?
Both deal with the urinary tract, but nephrology concentrates on how the kidneys work, including their chemistry and fine structure.
What does a urologist treat?
A urologist treats conditions of the urinary tract, such as kidney stones, and may use medication as well as surgery.
What is the meaning of urology?
"urology" (noun) means the branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary system and the male reproductive organs.
