urologist

noun

urol·​o·​gist yu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist How to pronounce urologist (audio)
Synonyms of urologistnext
: a physician who specializes in the urinary or urogenital tract
urology noun

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That’s not a bad urology practice; that’s not enough urologists in Broward. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026 His words, and the fact that a urologist was in the assistant secretary role, gave the men’s health community the hope — close to the expectation, in fact — that the agency would soon launch a federal men’s health initiative to mirror the Office of Women’s Health established within the HHS in 1991. Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 22 May 2026 See a urologist who can help diagnose the problem and walk you through the relevant risk factors. Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 May 2026 While recent reports have focused on his experience as a urologist, critics at the time focused on his views of vaccines. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for urologist

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of urologist was in 1879

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“Urologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urologist. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

urologist

noun
urol·​o·​gist yu̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst How to pronounce urologist (audio)
: a physician who specializes in urology

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