urinalysis

noun

uri·​nal·​y·​sis ˌyər-ə-ˈna-lə-səs 

ˌyu̇r-

plural urinalyses ˌyər-ə-ˈna-lə-ˌsēz 

ˌyu̇r-

: chemical analysis of urine

Examples of urinalysis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Woods was subsequently charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful urinalysis test. — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

The golf legend pleaded guilty to reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful urinalysis test. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Remember, the first test typically given to patients who present with UTI-like symptoms is a urinalysis, which tests for inflammation — not a bacterial infection. — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, failure of a urinalysis and the bureau’s drug policies are among factors treated as automatic disqualifiers. — Eric Tucker, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from urin- + analysis

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for urinalysis

• cryptanalysis
• analysis
• dialysis
• paralysis
• electrodialysis
• haemodialysis
• hemodialysis
• microanalysis
• psychoanalysis

Kids Definition

urinalysis

noun

uri·​nal·​y·​sis ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnal-ə-səs 

plural urinalyses

-ə-ˌsēz

: the analysis of urine

Medical Definition

urinalysis

noun

uri·​nal·​y·​sis ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnal-ə-səs 

plural urinalyses -ˌsēz 

: chemical analysis of urine