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ur/o — Urine or urinary tract

ur/o means urine or urinary tract. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: urology.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Urine or urinary tract

• Ancient Greek: οὖρον (ouron)

Examples and word parts

urology

The study and care of the urinary system and related structures.

Word parts: ur/o (urinary tract) + -logy (study of)

Recorded forms: ur-, uro-

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