What Does Hematuria Mean?
hee-mah-TYOO-ree-ah
IPA: /ˌhiː.məˈtjʊər.i.ə/
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Hematuria is pronounced hee-mah-TYOO-ree-ah
What does Hematuria mean?
Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine.
How do you pronounce Hematuria?
Hematuria is pronounced "hee-mah-TYOO-ree-ah". Syllables: hee - mah - tyoo - ree - ah.
When is Hematuria used in medicine?
Causes: UTI, kidney stones, bladder cancer, glomerulonephritis, trauma, BPH. Painless gross hematuria in adults >40 requires urgent evaluation to rule out malignancy.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek roothaimablood
Greek/Latin rootouron / urinaurine
Common Misconceptions
Red urine is not always blood — foods (beets), medications (rifampin, phenazopyridine), and myoglobinuria can discolor urine. UA confirms true hematuria.
Clinical Context
Causes: UTI, kidney stones, bladder cancer, glomerulonephritis, trauma, BPH. Painless gross hematuria in adults >40 requires urgent evaluation to rule out malignancy.
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