How Do You Spell URORRHAGIA?

Pronunciation: [jˌʊ͡əɹəɹˈe͡ɪd͡ʒə] (IPA)

The term "urorrhagia" refers to the condition of bleeding from the urinary tract. The spelling of this word is likely to be confusing for many people, as it combines multiple Greek word elements. The first part, "uro-" comes from the Greek word for urine, while "-rrhagia" is from the Greek verb "rhegnymi," meaning "to burst forth." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /jʊə.rəˈheɪ.dʒi.ə/, with emphasis on the second syllable.

URORRHAGIA Meaning and Definition

1. Urorrhagia is a medical term that refers to a condition characterized by the presence of blood in the urine or hematuria. It involves the abnormal occurrence of red blood cells in the urine, which can be visible to the naked eye or detected through laboratory tests. The term "urorrhagia" is derived from the Latin words "urina" meaning urine and "hagia" meaning blood, implying the presence of blood in the urine.

   This condition can arise from various causes, including urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder or kidney infections, trauma to the urinary tract, tumors, and certain systemic diseases such as kidney disease or blood clotting disorders. The severity of the condition can vary, ranging from minor blood discoloration in the urine to the presence of clots or intense red coloration.

   Urorrhagia can sometimes be accompanied by other symptoms such as pain or discomfort during urination, frequent urge to urinate, lower back pain, fever, or chills, depending on the underlying cause. It is essential for individuals experiencing urorrhagia to seek medical attention to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

   Medical professionals typically diagnose urorrhagia through a combination of patient history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. Treatment options may involve addressing the underlying condition causing the bleeding, such as antibiotics for infections, medications to dissolve kidney stones, or surgical intervention for tumors or other abnormalities. The prognosis for individuals with urorrhagia depends on the specific cause and appropriate management of the underlying condition.

2. Polyuria, diabetes insipidus, an excessive excretion of urine.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for URORRHAGIA

• yrorrhagia
• hrorrhagia
• jrorrhagia
• irorrhagia
• 8rorrhagia
• 7rorrhagia
• ueorrhagia
• uforrhagia
• utorrhagia
• u5orrhagia
• u4orrhagia
• urirrhagia
• urkrrhagia
• urlrrhagia
• urprrhagia
• ur0rrhagia
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• uroerhagia
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Etymology of URORRHAGIA

The word "urorrhagia" is derived from two Greek roots: "ouron" meaning urine, and "rhegnynai" meaning to burst forth or to rupture. Therefore, "urorrhagia" refers to the bursting forth or excessive bleeding of urine, typically in reference to a medical condition or symptom.