Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Laboratory analysis of urine, used to aid in the diagnosis of disease or detect the presence of a specific substance, such as an illegal drug.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Chemical examination of urine.
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- noun medicine The comprehensive
analysis ofurine .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Sugar can be measured in the urine through a lab test commonly called a urinalysis.
CNN.com 2011
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Annual urinalysis and complete blood counts (your physician will determine how often, but at least twice yearly)
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome 2009
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Why can't you give him more than some handouts and a urinalysis?
Torrey Shannon: Desperate "Housewives" Seek Help: Soldier Suicides Now at Epidemic Rate (VIDEO) Torrey Shannon 2011
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Why can't you give him more than some handouts and a urinalysis?
Torrey Shannon: Desperate "Housewives" Seek Help: Soldier Suicides Now at Epidemic Rate (VIDEO) Torrey Shannon 2011
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Why can't you give him more than some handouts and a urinalysis?
Torrey Shannon: Desperate "Housewives" Seek Help: Soldier Suicides Now at Epidemic Rate (VIDEO) Torrey Shannon 2011
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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 2010
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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?
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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.
Jared Loughner unable to enlist in Army because of drug use Josh White 2011
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Yearly urinalysis with and renal ultrasound evaluations if the family history is positive for kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma)
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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.
Jared Loughner unable to enlist in Army because of drug use Josh White 2011
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