đường hiệu

Definition

1. Noun (Biology, Anatomy):
   • Urinary tract: The system of organs and tubes in the body that produces, stores, and eliminates urine. This includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhiễm trùng đường hiệu là một bệnh lý phổ biến. (A urinary tract infection is a common medical condition.)
  • Bác sĩ kiểm tra đường hiệu của bệnh nhân. (The doctor examined the patient's urinary tract.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in formal, medical, or biological contexts. In everyday conversation, phrases like "đường tiết niệu" (urinary tract) or descriptions of specific parts (e.g., bàng quang - bladder) are more common.

Variants and Related Words

• Đường tiết niệu (n): Urinary tract. A more common synonym in medical Vietnamese.
• Hệ tiết niệu (n): Urinary system.
• Nhiễm trùng đường hiệu (n): Urinary tract infection (UTI).

Synonyms

• Urinary tract
• Urinary passages

Notes on Usage

• "Đường hiệu" is a specialized anatomical term derived from Sino-Vietnamese roots ("hiệu" relating to effect or excretion). It is not typically used in casual speech. The reference definition "voies urinaires" (French for urinary tract) confirms its technical nature.