urine screening
nounUK /ˈjʊə.rɪn ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
US /ˈjʊr.ɪn ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
A test that looks at your pee to see if your body is healthy.
The doctor did a urine screening to check for any problems.
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2. A quick lab check of a urine sample for signs of infection or illness.
The clinic offers a urine screening before surgery.
3. A routine test used to detect drugs or other substances in the body.
The team required a urine screening before the season started.
4. An early check during pregnancy that looks at a woman's urine for health clues.
Her urine screening at the first visit came back normal.