Dysurias

/dɪsˈjʊriəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dysuria; the medical condition of having painful or difficult urination.

Etymology

From Greek 'dys-' (difficult, painful) + 'ouron' (urine). This medical term has been used since ancient Greek physicians documented urinary symptoms in their medical texts.

Kelly Says

Dysuria is one of those words doctors use to be professionally vague—it covers everything from a urinary tract infection to a bladder stone to certain medications as side effects, which is why doctors usually ask follow-up questions about location and type of pain.

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