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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"If I hadn't gone into urinary retention, I probably wouldn't have a diagnosis at this point in time," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The team measured urinary levels of 8-OHdG, a marker used to assess oxidative DNA damage repair capacity.
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
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
Bobby started to have urinary problems and thought it might simply be caused by an enlarged prostate gland, at first denying that anything was seriously wrong with him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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