Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. Laboratory analysis of urine, used to aid in the diagnosis of disease or to detect the presence of a specific substance, such as an illegal drug.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. Chemical examination of urine.
Wiktionary
WordNet 3.0
- n. (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
Etymologies
- Blend of urine and analysis. (Wiktionary)
- urin(o)- + (an)alysis. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
Examples
“Sugar can be measured in the urine through a lab test commonly called a urinalysis.”
“A breathalyzer gives results right now, urinalysis gives results next week — which one has the better chance of preventing an intoxicated employee from crashing the bulldozer today?”
“Yearly urinalysis with and renal ultrasound evaluations if the family history is positive for kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma)”
“Testing may be performed; it generally consists of a complete blood count, electrolyte panel, and possibly urinalysis and urine culture when indicated.”
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Urologic Conditions in Children
“Annual urinalysis and complete blood counts (your physician will determine how often, but at least twice yearly)”
“Typically, applicants for military service must pass a barrage of exams, including a standard aptitude test, a urinalysis drug screening, a background check for felonies and misdemeanors, and a series of medical tests that can include psychological evaluations.”
The Washington Post: Jared Loughner unable to enlist in Army because of drug use
“A military official who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the information said Loughner failed an aspect of the drug inquiry, though it was unclear if it was the urinalysis or other questioning that blocked his entrance.”
The Washington Post: Jared Loughner unable to enlist in Army because of drug use
“Why can't you give him more than some handouts and a urinalysis?”
““We can't accomplish our mission without the urinalysis program,” Kirk said.”
The Washington Post: Frederick courts' urinalysis program at center of recent court cases
“For the thousands of people monitored by the Maryland Division of Parole and Probation, the urinalysis program is a reality they face on a regular basis.”
The Washington Post: Frederick courts' urinalysis program at center of recent court cases
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