Bacilluria

/ˌbæsɪˈlʊriə/ noun

Definition

The presence of bacilli in the urine, usually indicating a urinary tract or kidney infection.

Etymology

From bacillus + -uria (Greek ouron, 'urine'). The -uria suffix attaches to substances to indicate their presence in urine, creating diagnostic terms.

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Doctors can diagnose urinary tract infections by finding bacilluria in patient samples—it's one of the most common bacterial infections and bacilluria is a key sign.

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