urination
noun
uri·na·tion
ˌyər-ə-ˈnā-shən 
ˌyu̇r-
: the discharge of urine from the body : the act or process of urinating
The condition, called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), squeezes the urethra, making urination difficult and frequent.—
Nathan Seppa
Nathan SeppaAnd chlamydia, also characterized by burning with urination, is increasingly being screened in other ways.—Nancy Beth Jackson
Nancy Beth Jacksoncalled also micturition
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Women can develop multiple symptoms, like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent urination, constipation and back pain.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Given its higher electrolyte concentration compared to tap water, mineral water can help replenish fluids and electrolytes that are lost through sweat, urination, and bowel movements.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Pain or burning during urination.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
And anyway, in his olfactory social world, urination is a proud public act.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Given its higher electrolyte concentration compared to tap water, mineral water can help replenish fluids and electrolytes that are lost through sweat, urination, and bowel movements.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Pain or burning during urination.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
And anyway, in his olfactory social world, urination is a proud public act.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Urination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urination. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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urination
noun
uri·na·tion
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act of urinating
called also micturition
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