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strangury

Syllabification: (stran·gu·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈstraNGgyərē/

Definition of strangury

noun

  • a condition caused by blockage or irritation at the base of the bladder, resulting in severe pain and a strong desire to urinate.

Derivatives

strangurious

Pronunciation: /-ˈgyo͝orēəs/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek strangouria, from stranx, strang- 'drop squeezed out' + ouron 'urine'

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