what does dysuria mean
dysuria. [disyooÍ¡râ²ÄÂ·É]. Etymology: Gk, dys + ouron, urine. painful, burning urination, often caused by a bacterial infection, inflammation, or obstruction of the urinary tract. Laboratory examination of the urine may reveal the presence of blood, bacteria, or white blood cells.Dysuria is a symptom of cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, urinary tract tumors, and some gynecologic disorders and of the use of certain medications, such as opiates.Compare hematuria, pyuria. Painful or difficult urination, which may be linked to a sexually transmitted infection.aboratory examination of the urine may reveal the presence of blood, bacteria, or white blood cells. Dysuria is a symptom of cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, urinary tract tumors, and some gynecologic disorders and of the use of certain medications, such as opiates.