urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē 
ˈyu̇r-
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
the urinary system
the urinary tract
urinary calculi
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar
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The release stated that symptoms in humans could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, while severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The hospital performed worse than average on urinary tract infections, patients falls and injuries, falls causing broken hips and communications about medicines.
—Eva Flowe
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Hoffman, according to court filings, lost the full use of his left arm and hand and suffered permanent damage to his digestive and urinary systems.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Stewart added the hospital has improved its score related to catheter use following surgeries, which can increase the risk of urinary tract infections.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The hospital performed worse than average on urinary tract infections, patients falls and injuries, falls causing broken hips and communications about medicines.
—Eva Flowe
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Hoffman, according to court filings, lost the full use of his left arm and hand and suffered permanent damage to his digestive and urinary systems.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Stewart added the hospital has improved its score related to catheter use following surgeries, which can increase the risk of urinary tract infections.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or making up the organs of the urinary tract
2
: of, relating to, or used for urine
Medical Definition
urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: relating to, occurring in, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar
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