Medical Suffix
-uria
-uria means a condition of the urine (from the Greek ouron, meaning urine).
What does -uria mean?
The suffix -uria means a condition of the urine, or the presence of a substance in the urine. It comes from the Greek word ouron. It appears at the end of words describing what is found in the urine or how urination happens. For example, hematuria is blood in the urine, dysuria is painful urination, and polyuria is passing large amounts of urine. It is one of the most useful suffixes for describing urinary symptoms.
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Frequently asked questions
What does -uria mean?
The suffix -uria means a condition of the urine, or a substance present in the urine, and comes from Greek.
What is hematuria?
It is blood in the urine, combining hemat/o (blood) with -uria.
What is dysuria?
It is painful or difficult urination, combining dys- (painful) with -uria.
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