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dysuria

noun
dys·​uria | \ dis-ˈyu̇r-Ä“-É™ How to pronounce dysuria (audio) , dish-\

Definition of dysuria

: difficult or painful discharge of urine — compare strangury
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 Male patients may have a fistula between the bladder and the abnormal colon, which can present as frequent urinary tract infections, pain with urination (dysuria), or air passing with urination (pneumaturia). — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Diverticulitis can cause digestive problems for some," 7 June 2018

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First Known Use of dysuria

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dysuria

New Latin, from Greek dysouria, from dys- + -ouria -uria

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dysuria

noun
dys·​uria | \ dish-ˈ(y)u̇r-Ä“-É™ How to pronounce dysuria (audio) , dis-ˈyu̇r- How to pronounce dysuria (audio) \

Medical Definition of dysuria

: difficult or painful discharge of urine

Other Words from dysuria

dysuric \ -​ˈ(y)u̇r-​ik How to pronounce dysuric (audio) \ adjective

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