strangury

/ˈstræŋkjʊəri/

Definitions

1. noun

a painful and difficult urination, often associated with a burning sensation, due to an obstruction or inflammation in the urinary tract

“The patient was suffering from a severe case of strangury after falling ill with a urinary tract infection.”

Synonyms

  • dysuria
  • tenesmus

Antonyms

  • diuresis