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Meaning of HEMATURIA

Pronunciation:  `heemu'tûreeu

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
 

HEMATURIA is a 9 letter word that starts with H.

 

 Synonyms: haematuria
 
 See Also: haematocyturia, hematocyturia, symptom

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Hem`a*tu"ri*a\, n. [NL. See {Hema-}, and {Urine}.]
(Med.)
Passage of urine mingled with blood.

 
Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Blood in the urine.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Medical term describing blood in the urine.
  • gross hematuria: the urine is visibly bloody; this indicates severe internal bleeding (usually a hemorrhage in the kidneys or bladder).
  • microscopic hematuria: the blood cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be detected with a microscope or with chemical tests. This condition also indicates problems such as kidney damage.
 

 

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