urology

/ˈjuːrələdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and diseases of the urinary system and male reproductive organs.

“He studied urology in medical school and later specialized in it.”

2. noun

the study of the urinary system and the diseases and disorders that affect it.

“Her interest in urology led her to research and write about it.”

Synonyms

  • nephrology
  • urogenital

Antonyms

  • gynecology