noun

urology

urology

He is studying urology in medical school.

He is studying urology in medical school.

The hospital has a great urology department.

The hospital has a great urology department.

((noun)) the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary system He specializes in urology.

Synonyms: none. Related fields: nephrology, gynecology

From Greek 'ouron' (urine) + '-logia' (study of). So, 'the study of the urinary system'.

Break it down: 'uro-' (like urine) + '-logy' (like biology). It's the 'study of' the urinary system.

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