PYURIA

pyuria

(noun) presence of white blood cells in the urine; symptom of urinary tract infection

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pyuria (plural pyurias)

(medicine, pathology) The presence of pus in the urine.

Source: Wiktionary


Py*u"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A morbid condition in which pus is discharged in the urine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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