urinary tract

Scientific  

1. The series of organs in the urinary system in which urine is formed and excreted. In most vertebrates, the urinary tract consists mainly of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. In most mammals, and some fish and birds, the urinary tract also includes the urethra.

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urinary tract Cultural  

1. The body parts involved in the elimination of urine. The ureters, urethra, and urinary bladder are all part of the urinary tract.

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Example Sentences

The organization said dirty diapers leave babies at risk of developing rashes or urinary tract infections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Padcev, an antibody-drug conjugate for patients with bladder and urinary tract cancer, and Ibrance, a treatment for metastatic breast cancer, are two standouts within the portfolio.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

About 70% to 80% of postmenopausal women experience urinary tract and vaginal symptoms that are lifelong and get progressively worse, says Dr. Lauren Streicher, clinical professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

When uric acid levels become too high in humans, the crystals can collect in the joints, leading to gout, or form in the urinary tract as kidney stones.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

The finding indicated that he had a blocked urinary tract.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady