uroschesis

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noun

The retention or suppression of urine.

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nounuroschesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe retention or suppression of urine.

    Synonyms: ischury

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe retention or suppression of urine.

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Origin

From uro- + Ancient Greek σχέσις (skhésis, “retention”), from ἔχω (ékhō).

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APA

uroschesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uroschesis

MLA

“uroschesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uroschesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “uroschesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uroschesis.

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