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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Plastic wouldn't work either to reconstruct a bladder since the urinary tract rejects foreign materials, said Kukreja.
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Sarah Boden, NPR, 2 Aug. 2025
There could also be medical reasons, such as urinary tract infections, diabetes, kidney issues, liver and prostate problems, or reactions from certain drugs.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The cause of death was determined to be anoxic encephalopathy — a severe brain injury caused by a complete lack of oxygen to the brain — due to cardiac arrest, with malnutrition and a urinary tract infection being contributing factors, the criminal complaint says.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
These hormonal changes can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal and urinary problems, mood changes and weight gain, and can have long-term health implications.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Sarah Boden, NPR, 2 Aug. 2025
There could also be medical reasons, such as urinary tract infections, diabetes, kidney issues, liver and prostate problems, or reactions from certain drugs.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The cause of death was determined to be anoxic encephalopathy — a severe brain injury caused by a complete lack of oxygen to the brain — due to cardiac arrest, with malnutrition and a urinary tract infection being contributing factors, the criminal complaint says.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
These hormonal changes can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal and urinary problems, mood changes and weight gain, and can have long-term health implications.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 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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