urology

American  

[yoo-rol-uh-jee] / yʊˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the scientific, clinical, and especially surgical aspects of the study of the urine and the genitourinary tract in health and disease.

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urology British  

/ ˌjʊərəˈlɒdʒɪk, jʊˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of diseases of the urogenital tract

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urology Scientific  

/ y-rŏl′ə-jē /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and urogenital system.

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urology Cultural  

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the urinary tract.

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Other Word Forms

• urologic adjective
• urological adjective
• urologist noun

Etymology

Origin of urology

First recorded in 1745–55; uro- ¹ + -logy

Example Sentences

TRT is offered via the NHS with most clinics functioning under either endocrinology or urology.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Earlier this month, med-tech provider Teleflex announced the sale of its acute care, interventional urology and original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, businesses to two different buyers for more than $2 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Shares sank in August after the company announced its acquisition of Solaris Health, a urology management services organization.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

The FDA approval was based on the results of a clinical trial led by Dr. Karim Chamie, an associate professor of urology at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Shikanov, Li and U-M collaborators such as Sue Hammoud, U-M associate professor of human genetics and urology, are mapping other parts of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2024