Hematuresis

/ˌhɛmətjʊˈriːsɪs/ noun

Definition

The presence of blood in urine, or the process of blood being released in urine.

Etymology

From Greek haima (blood) + ouresis (urination/process of passing urine). This medical term precisely describes what's happening when someone's urine contains blood.

Kelly Says

Hematuresis might sound scary, but it's actually one of the body's early warning signals—blood in your urine can indicate everything from a simple urinary tract infection to kidney disease, so doctors always take it seriously!

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