uretic

[ yoo-ret-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or occurring in the urine.

uretic

/ jʊˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the urine

Word History and Origins

Origin of uretic¹

1840–50; < Late Latin ūrēticus < Greek ourētikós, equivalent to ourē- ( ureter ) + -tikos -tic

Word History and Origins

Origin of uretic¹

C19: via Late Latin from Greek ourētikos, from ouron urine

Example Sentences

Associated words: uronology, urinal, urinate, urination, micturition, urethra, uric, uretic, uriniferous, enuresis, anuresis, diabetis, strangury, urolith, lateritious sediment, uroscopy, urinary, urea, diuretic. usage, n. treatment; custom, practice, use. use, n. employment, application, service, utilization, exploitation; necessity, need; utility, avail, advantage, usefulness, service; custom, usage, practice.

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