urinary

American  

[yoor-uh-ner-ee] / ˈyʊər əˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. of or relating to urine.

2. pertaining to the organs secreting and discharging urine.

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noun

Archaic.

plural

urinaries

1. urinal.

urinary British  

/ ˈjʊərɪnərɪ /

adjective

1. anatomy of or relating to urine or to the organs and structures that secrete and pass urine

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noun

1. a reservoir for urine

2. another word for urinal

Etymology

Origin of urinary

From the New Latin word ūrīnārius, dating back to 1570–80. See urine, -ary

Example Sentences

People whose urinary arsenic levels fell from high to low had mortality rates that matched those who had consistently low exposure for the entire study.

From Science Daily

"The symptoms tend to start as kind of urinary urgency and frequency so people become unable to hold on to their urine," he said.

From BBC

These findings indicate that urinary ceramides could act as an early biomarker for AKI, giving clinicians a tool to identify vulnerable patients, including those preparing for heart surgery, before symptoms begin.

From Science Daily

They are also the most frequent causes of urinary tract and bloodstream infections in both countries.

From Science Daily

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.

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