HealthSeptember 6, 2026
urinalysis
yoor-uh-NAL-uh-sis
Definition
A laboratory examination of a urine sample to detect physical, chemical, or microscopic abnormalities.
Etymology
The word is a modern scientific formation combining the Latin 'urina' (urine) and the Greek 'analysis' (a loosening or breaking up), referring to the process of breaking down a sample to study its components.
In the news
The article lists urinalysis as a standard test used to assess kidney health and detect signs of damage, such as the presence of protein, in cancer patients.
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