urinalysis
noun
uri·nal·y·sis
ˌyər-ə-ˈna-lə-səs 
ˌyu̇r-
plural urinalyses
ˌyər-ə-ˈna-lə-ˌsēz
ˌyu̇r-
: chemical analysis of urine
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Nothing notable showed up in a urinalysis, but Irons noticed something odd about Noel’s red blood cells under a microscope.
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Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Hormone levels are checked through blood draws or urinalysis (urine tests).5
Since hormone levels change throughout the day, your tests may need to be scheduled at specific times.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 12 Sep. 2024
Kirkpatrick took breathalyzer and urinalysis tests.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2024
Leukocyte Levels in Urine Chart Urine tests (urinalysis) can detect and measure substances such as blood, cells (like white blood cells), sugar, bacteria, electrolytes, and proteins.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Hormone levels are checked through blood draws or urinalysis (urine tests).5
Since hormone levels change throughout the day, your tests may need to be scheduled at specific times.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 12 Sep. 2024
Kirkpatrick took breathalyzer and urinalysis tests.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2024
Leukocyte Levels in Urine Chart Urine tests (urinalysis) can detect and measure substances such as blood, cells (like white blood cells), sugar, bacteria, electrolytes, and proteins.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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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
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