adjective
noun
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a reservoir for urine
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another word for urinal
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of urinary
From the New Latin word ūrīnārius, dating back to 1570–80. See urine, -ary
Example Sentences
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The coroner recorded a verdict of natural causes after hearing that a post-mortem found bronchopneumonia and a urinary tract infection.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Urology is a part of health care that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract including kidneys, bladder and urethra.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Higher urinary levels during sleep were interpreted as a sign of greater repair activity.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026
The organization said dirty diapers leave babies at risk of developing rashes or urinary tract infections.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
I once got a urinary tract infection after holding in my pee for hours because I couldn’t find a suitable bathroom.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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