Uroscopy
Uroscopy
Uroscopy (pronounced: yoo-ROS-kuh-pee) is a historical medical practice that involves the examination of urine for diagnostic purposes.
Etymology
The term "uroscopy" is derived from the Greek words "ouron" meaning urine and "skopein" meaning to examine or look at.
Definition
Uroscopy is the visual and chemical analysis of urine to diagnose disease. It was a common diagnostic method in ancient and medieval medicine. The color, smell, and even taste of urine were used to identify various ailments.
History
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was one of the first to use uroscopy as a diagnostic tool. He believed that the body was made up of four humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. The balance of these humors was thought to determine a person's health. Urine was considered a key indicator of this balance.
Related Terms
- Urine: The liquid by-product of the body secreted by the kidneys and excreted through the urethra.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Hippocrates: An ancient Greek physician, often referred to as the "father of medicine".
- Humorism: A now largely discredited theory of the makeup and workings of the human body, positing that an excess or deficiency of any of four distinct bodily fluids in a person directly influences their temperament and health.
See Also
- Urology: The branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the urinary system.
- Urinalysis: The physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uroscopy
- Wikipedia's article - Uroscopy
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