-uria

1. a combining form with the meanings “presence in the urine” of that specified by the initial element ( albuminuria; pyuria ), “condition of the urinary tract,” “tendency to urinate,” as specified ( polyuria ).

-uria

combining form

1. indicating a diseased or abnormal condition of the urine

   dysuria

   pyuria

Derived Forms

• -uric, combining_form:in_adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of -uria¹

< Greek -ouria. See uro- ¹, -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -uria¹

from Greek -ouria, from ouron urine

Example Sentences

When Haley was governor, she visited a school Uria was teaching at.

From Seattle Times

“She’s always been in my mind since then,” Uria said.

From Seattle Times

Tami Uria, a teacher in Greenville, attended the event with her daughter Sofia, 7, and husband, Scott.

From Seattle Times

The 15-metre-long boat was an apt choice - it was called "Good…uria", a play on words that means "pleasure".

From BBC

Samuel Panetti and several friends had also been on the lake in their boat Sunday evening and were the first to rescue survivors of the Good…uria.

From New York Times