micturition

[ mik-chuh-rish-uhn ]

noun

1. the act of passing urine; urination.

Word History and Origins

Origin of micturition¹

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

Example Sentences

Stone and gravel arise from various viscous superfluities in the kidneys and bladder, which occasion difficulty in micturition.

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It is not uncommon in folk-tales that lakes, rivers, etc. arose from the micturition of a giant or fairy.

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It is sometimes annoying to nervous persons because of the frequent micturition it makes necessary.

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The symptoms are a “bearing down” feeling, pain and fatigue in walking, trouble with micturition and defaecation.

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There was desire for micturition after the act, and when that was satisfied sound sleep followed.

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