uro-

¹

1. a combining form meaning “urine,” used in the formation of compound words:

   urology.

uro-

²

1. a combining form meaning “tail,” used in the formation of compound words:

   uropod.

uro-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating a tail

   uropod

   urostyle

   urochord

uro-

²

combining_form

1. indicating urine or the urinary tract

   urology

   urolith

   urogenital

   urochrome

Word History and Origins

Origin of uro-¹

< Greek, combining form of oûron urine

Origin of uro-²

< New Latin ūro-, combining form representing Greek ourá

Word History and Origins

Origin of uro-¹

from Greek oura

Origin of uro-²

from Greek ouron urine

Example Sentences

“They will not rush to delist Sudan since Trump appears to have no interest in Africa,” Mr. Nying’uro said.

From Washington Times

“The Trump administration should now reward Sudan by lifting all economic sanctions in order not to hurt the Sudanese people,” said Philip Nying’uro, a professor of international relations at the University of Nairobi.

From Washington Times

However, Mr. Nying’uro said he fears the procedure for removing Sudan from the terrorism list will be long.

From Washington Times

Mr. Nying’uro predicts the U.S. under the Trump administration will tread cautiously this time.

From Washington Times

Dr Griffins Mang'uro says it is also important for guardians to be more open and tell children their HIV status - when they are between the ages of nine and 11.

From BBC