pyuria

[ pahy-yoo r-ee-uh ]
/ paɪˈyʊər i ə /

noun Pathology.

the presence of pus in the urine.

Origin of pyuria

1805–15; py- + uria

British Dictionary definitions for pyuria

pyuria
/ (paɪˈjʊərɪə) /

noun

pathol any condition characterized by the presence of pus in the urine

Word Origin for pyuria

C19: from New Latin, from Greek puon pus + ouron urine

Medical definitions for pyuria

pyuria
[ pī-yurē-ə ]

n.

The presence of pus in the urine, usually a sign of urinary tract infection.