pyuria

/paɪˈjʊəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

The presence of pus in the urine.

“The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for pyuria, which could be a sign of a urinary tract infection.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by pus in the urine.

“The patient was diagnosed with pyuria after undergoing a urine culture.”

Synonyms

  • pyosepticemia
  • urosepsis

Antonyms

  • normal urinalysis
  • pyocyturia