In medicine, pyuria ə 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 cont... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyuria
<nephrology> The production of urine which contains white blood cells. ... Examples which may result in pyuria include, urinary tract infection, tuberculosis, cancer and acute glomerulonephritis. ... Origin: Gr. Ouron = urine ... (27 Sep 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Py·u'ri·a noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... pus + ... urine.] (Medicine) A morbid condition in which pus is discharged in the urine. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/206
Pus in the urine, which can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection. Pregnant women are at an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections and should speak to their healthcare providers when symptoms appear. Found on http://www.pregnology.com/
the presence of white blood cells in the urine; usually an indication of kidney or urinary tract infection Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20875