genitourinary

adjective

gen·​i·​to·​uri·​nary ˌje-nə-tō-ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce genitourinary (audio)
: of or relating to the genital and urinary organs or functions : urogenital
genitourinary disorders

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web About 15% of people might experience vaginal atrophy, or genitourinary syndrome of menopause, during perimenopause. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2023 Symptoms of poisoning include gastrointestinal and genitourinary mucosal irritation along with renal dysfunction. Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 8 Sep. 2017 As a clinician, Hahn specialized in treating lung and genitourinary cancers. Jen Christensen, CNN, 1 Nov. 2019 About 1,367 male military members suffered genitourinary injuries from 2001 to 2013, according to data from the Department of Defense Trauma Registry cited by the Baltimore Sun. Eli Rosenberg, ajc, 25 Apr. 2018 According to the Baltimore Sun, 1,367 male service members were placed on the Department of Defense Trauma Registry with genitourinary injuries between 2001 and 2013. Madeleine Aggeler, The Cut, 24 Apr. 2018 The Department of Defense Trauma Registry has recorded 1,367 male service members who survived with genitourinary injuries between 2001 and 2013. CBS News, 23 Apr. 2018 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of genitourinary was in 1803

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Cite this Entry

“Genitourinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genitourinary. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

genitourinary

adjective
gen·​i·​to·​uri·​nary ˌjen-ə-tō-ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce genitourinary (audio)
: of or relating to the genital and urinary organs or functions

Medical Definition

genitourinary

adjective
gen·​i·​to·​uri·​nary -ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce genitourinary (audio)
: of, relating to, affecting, or being the organs of reproduction and urination : urogenital
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