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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Hakim’s triad includes gait issues, urinary incontinence and cognitive difficulties.
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Individual scores that contribute to a hospital’s overall letter grade fall into five categories:
Infections, including how often patients at the hospital contract MRSA, urinary tract infections, blood infections and more.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Despite the fact that pressure remains normal, NPH can impact brain function, particularly the areas of thinking, memory, movement and focus, according to Cleveland Clinic.
Symptoms of NPH
The three main effects of NPH are gait issues, urinary incontinence and cognitive difficulties.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Current treatment for severe cases of bladder dysfunction or a bladder that has been removed includes replacing or extending of the urinary reservoir with a piece of the patient’s intestine.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Individual scores that contribute to a hospital’s overall letter grade fall into five categories:
Infections, including how often patients at the hospital contract MRSA, urinary tract infections, blood infections and more.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Despite the fact that pressure remains normal, NPH can impact brain function, particularly the areas of thinking, memory, movement and focus, according to Cleveland Clinic.
Symptoms of NPH
The three main effects of NPH are gait issues, urinary incontinence and cognitive difficulties.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Current treatment for severe cases of bladder dysfunction or a bladder that has been removed includes replacing or extending of the urinary reservoir with a piece of the patient’s intestine.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for urinary
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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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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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