uro-
1
a combining form meaning “urine,” used in the formation of compound words: urology.
Also
especially before a vowel,
ur-.
Origin of uro-
1
< Greek, combining form of
oûron urine
Words nearby uro-
urmia,
urmston,
urn,
urnfield,
urning,
uro-,
urobilin,
urobilinemia,
urobilinogen,
urobilinuria,
urocanate
Definition for uro- (2 of 2)
uro-
2
a combining form meaning “tail,” used in the formation of compound words: uropod.
Also
especially before a vowel,
ur-.
Origin of uro-
2
< New Latin
ūro-, combining form representing Greek
ourá
British Dictionary definitions for uro- (1 of 2)
uro-
1
before a vowel ur-
combining form
indicating urine or the urinary tract
urochrome; urogenital; urolith; urology
Word Origin for uro-
from Greek
ouron urine
British Dictionary definitions for uro- (2 of 2)
uro-
2
before a vowel ur-
combining form
indicating a tail
urochord; uropod; urostyle
Word Origin for uro-
from Greek
oura
Medical definitions for uro-
uro-
pref.
Urine:uric.
Urinary tract:urology.