Urinalysis (noun)

The examination of urine to diagnose or monitor various conditions.

Origin:

Late 19th century, from urine + -analysis.

Examples:

1. The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for signs of infection.
2. A urinalysis is a common diagnostic tool for detecting kidney disease.
3. She was asked to provide a sample for a urinalysis to determine her pregnancy status.
4. The urinalysis showed that the patient had high levels of protein in their urine.
5. A urinalysis is often the first step in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of conditions.