urological

adjective

uro·​logi·​cal ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce urological (audio)
variants or less commonly urologic
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce urological (audio)
: of or relating to the urinary tract or to urology

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My urologist/urological oncologist at the University of Chicago saw no need for surgery or radiation. — Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026 The distribution of specialty pharmaceuticals — think treatments for cancer, as well as urological, kidney and autoimmune diseases — is one of the more important growth stories for this segment. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Surgeons use the space as a landmark for several kinds of gynecological and urological procedures. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 Beyond urological issues, Bordelon argues, there are many other factors that drive a shorter life expectancy for men. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for urological

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of urological was in 1855

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“Urological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urological. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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urological

adjective
uro·​log·​i·​cal ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce urological (audio)
variants also urologic
-ˈläj-ik How to pronounce urological (audio)
: of or relating to the urinary tract or to urology
a urological examination
urological infections
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