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Definitions for pyuria
paɪˈyʊər i əpyuri·a
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Princeton's WordNet
pyurianoun
presence of white blood cells in the urine; symptom of urinary tract infection
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pyurianoun
The presence of pus in the urine.
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Pyuria
Pyuria is the condition of urine containing white blood cells or pus. Defined as the presence of 6-10 or more neutrophils per high power field of unspun, voided mid-stream urine, it can be a sign of a bacterial urinary tract infection. Pyuria may be present in people with sepsis, or in older people with pneumonia. Others additionally require discoloration, clouding or change in the smell of urine for a pyuria to be present. Without these additional features, there is said to be leukocyturia. Sterile pyuria is urine which contains white blood cells while appearing sterile by standard culturing techniques. It is often caused by sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea, or viruses which will not grow in bacterial cultures. Sterile pyuria is listed as a side effect from some medications such as paracetamol (acetaminophen). Its occurrence is also associated with certain disease processes, such as Kawasaki disease and genitourinary tuberculosis. However, there are many known causes, including systemic or infectious disease, structural and physiological reasons, intrinsic kidney pathology, or drugs.
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pyuria
Pyuria is a medical condition characterized by the presence of pus or an excess of white blood cells in urine, often indicating a urinary tract infection or kidney disease.
Webster Dictionary
Pyurianoun
a morbid condition in which pus is discharged in the urine
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. pus + urine.]
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Pyuria
In medicine, pyuria is the condition of urine containing pus. Defined as the presence of 6-10 or more neutrophils per high power field of unspun, voided mid-stream urine. It can be a sign of a bacterial urinary tract infection. Pyuria may be present in the septic patient, or in an older patient with pneumonia. Sterile pyuria is urine which contains white blood cells while appearing sterile by standard culturing techniques. Sterile pyuria is listed as a side effect from some medications such as paracetamol. Its occurrence is also associated with certain disease processes, such as Kawasaki Disease and renal TB. However, there are many known causes, including systemic or infectious disease, structural and physiological reasons, intrinsic renal pathology, or drugs.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Pyuria
The presence of white blood cells (LEUKOCYTES) in the urine. It is often associated with bacterial infections of the urinary tract. Pyuria without BACTERIURIA can be caused by TUBERCULOSIS, stones, or cancer.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pyuria in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pyuria in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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