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
yu̇-ˈrä-lə-jē How to pronounce urologist (audio)
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 See a urologist who can help diagnose the problem and walk you through the relevant risk factors. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 May 2026 Or, as some urologists think of it, vasectomy promotion season. — Jenna Vinson, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026 The urologist may order a scrotal ultrasound to get a clearer picture of the testicle and the surrounding structures. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for urologist

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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

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

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