urologist

noun

urol·​o·​gist yu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist How to pronounce urologist (audio)
: a physician who specializes in the urinary or urogenital tract
urology noun

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Bladder infections can be treated by a urologist, urogynecologist, or even your primary care physician—so that’s usually the best place to start. Stacey Colino, Time, 8 Aug. 2025 After orthopedic surgeons, AMN said gastroenterologists are offered the next highest average starting salary at $552,000, followed by urologists at $521,000; radiologists at $500,000; and hematologists/oncologists at $490,000. Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Two weeks after a routine vascular checkup in mid-April, Sanders was referred to a urologist. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 July 2025 In New Hampshire, a resident was charged an additional $1,000 fee for an appointment with a urologist. Maite Amorebieta, NBC news, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for urologist

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of urologist was in 1879

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“Urologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urologist. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

urologist

noun
urol·​o·​gist yu̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst How to pronounce urologist (audio)
: a physician who specializes in urology

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