pyuria

[ pahy-yoor-ee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the presence of pus in the urine.

pyuria

/ paɪˈjʊərɪə /

noun

1. pathol any condition characterized by the presence of pus in the urine

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyuria¹

1805–15; py- + -uria ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyuria¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek puon pus + ouron urine