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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Depending on the cause and severity of your incontinence, the urologist may recommend lifestyle and behavior therapies, prescription medications, and specialist procedures (including surgery). James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024 Speak with a urologist to find the plan that's right for you. Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024 Contact a healthcare provider, such as a urologist, if symptoms persist or worsen. Anne Harding, Health, 29 June 2024 The good news is, there’s plenty that a gynecologist or urologist can do to get to the bottom of it. Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 June 2024 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 8 Dec. 2024.

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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