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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In more serious cases, salmonella can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Improved Pain and Discomfort UTIs cause inflammation of the urinary tract lining, leading to symptoms such as discomfort, pressure, and pain in the lower abdominal region—from the lower chest to the pelvis.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Primary care physicians and urologists—specialists in urinary tract health and diseases affecting the reproductive system—typically conduct an evaluation and make a diagnosis.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
For mothers whose poverty leaves them vulnerable to oversight from welfare case workers, social workers, and health care providers, an adequate supply of diapers isn’t just necessary to protect their children from rashes and urinary tract infections.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Improved Pain and Discomfort UTIs cause inflammation of the urinary tract lining, leading to symptoms such as discomfort, pressure, and pain in the lower abdominal region—from the lower chest to the pelvis.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Primary care physicians and urologists—specialists in urinary tract health and diseases affecting the reproductive system—typically conduct an evaluation and make a diagnosis.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
For mothers whose poverty leaves them vulnerable to oversight from welfare case workers, social workers, and health care providers, an adequate supply of diapers isn’t just necessary to protect their children from rashes and urinary tract infections.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 12 Feb. 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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