micturition

[ mik-chuh-rish-uhn ]

/ ˌmɪk tʃəˈrɪʃ ən /

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noun

the act of passing urine; urination.

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Origin of micturition

1715–25; <Latin micturī(re) to desire to urinate (see micturate) + -tion

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Stone and gravel arise from various viscous superfluities in the kidneys and bladder, which occasion difficulty in micturition.
Gilbertus Anglicus|Henry Ebenezer Handerson
It is not uncommon in folk-tales that lakes, rivers, etc. arose from the micturition of a giant or fairy.
The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tin B Calnge|Unknown
It is sometimes annoying to nervous persons because of the frequent micturition it makes necessary.
Fat and Blood|S. Weir Mitchell
The symptoms are a “bearing down” feeling, pain and fatigue in walking, trouble with micturition and defaecation.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7|Various

There was desire for micturition after the act, and when that was satisfied sound sleep followed.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis

micturition

[ mĭk′chə-rĭsh′ən, -tə- ]

urination

The desire to urinate.

The frequency of urination.