urinalysis

noun

uri·​nal·​y·​sis ˌyər-ə-ˈna-lə-səs How to pronounce urinalysis (audio)
ˌyu̇r-
plural urinalyses ˌyər-ə-ˈna-lə-ˌsēz How to pronounce urinalysis (audio)
ˌyu̇r-
: chemical analysis of urine

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Woods was subsequently charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful urinalysis test. — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The golf legend pleaded guilty to reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful urinalysis test. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Remember, the first test typically given to patients who present with UTI-like symptoms is a urinalysis, which tests for inflammation — not a bacterial infection. — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, failure of a urinalysis and the bureau’s drug policies are among factors treated as automatic disqualifiers. — Eric Tucker, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for urinalysis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from urin- + analysis

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of urinalysis was in 1889

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“Urinalysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinalysis. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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urinalysis

noun
uri·​nal·​y·​sis ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnal-ə-səs How to pronounce urinalysis (audio)
plural urinalyses
-ə-ˌsēz
: the analysis of urine

Medical Definition

urinalysis

noun
uri·​nal·​y·​sis ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnal-ə-səs How to pronounce urinalysis (audio)
plural urinalyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce urinalysis (audio)
: chemical analysis of urine

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