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
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Under-stimulated cats may have an increased risk of obesity and urinary problems, and the ability to explore the sounds, scents and textures of the outdoors is one way to provide that enrichment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
They were also less likely to have gastrointestinal, dental, orthopaedic, kidney, urinary, liver or pancreatic problems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Another important benefit was a substantial reduction in urinary protein, an early indicator of kidney damage.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
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
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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