urinalysis
nounUK /ˌjʊərɪˈnæləsɪs/
US /ˌjʊrəˈnæləsɪs/
A test that checks a person's pee to see if their body is healthy.
The doctor ordered a urinalysis to find out why the patient felt sick.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lab test used to screen for infections, diabetes, or kidney problems.
The urinalysis showed signs of a urinary tract infection.
3. The chemical and microscopic study of urine as part of a medical checkup.
Routine urinalysis is often included in a yearly physical exam.
4. A diagnostic procedure in which urine is examined for abnormal substances.
Doctors used urinalysis to detect traces of protein in her sample.