-uria
a combining form with the meanings “presence in the urine” of that specified by the initial element (alb-minuria; pyuria), “condition of the urinary tract,” “tendency to urinate,” as specified (polyuria).
-uria
combining form
indicating a diseased or abnormal condition of the urine dysuria, pyuria
derived forms
-uric, combining_form:in_adjective
word origin
from greek -ouria, from ouron urine
-uria suff.
the condition of having a specified substance in the urine: aciduria.
the condition of having a specified kind of urine: polyuria.
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