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

Urine, of course, turned out to be a vital health marker, but only after modern urinalysis treatments were developed in the 19th century. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Kennus, who had been working to improve his own health through more exercise and an even better diet, went through a rigorous, all-day physical exam that included a blood test, 24-hour urinalysis, heart tests, a CT scan and more. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Woods was ultimately charged with a DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful urinalysis test after the incident. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Despite blowing a triple zero on the breathalyzer, Woods refused a urinalysis, leading to the arrest. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 May 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