urorrhagia

/jʊˌroʊˈræɡɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of urinary incontinence characterized by the involuntary discharge of urine due to an underlying medical condition or disease

“The patient’s urologist diagnosed her with urorrhagia, a condition that required immediate attention.”

2. noun

a pathological condition characterized by the involuntary discharge of urine

“The patient’s urorrhagia was caused by a weakened urinary sphincter, which required surgical intervention.”

Synonyms

  • incontinence
  • urinary incontinence

Antonyms

  • retention
  • urinary retention