urinary tract

Scientific  

1. The series of organs in the urinary system in which urine is formed and excreted. In most vertebrates, the urinary tract consists mainly of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. In most mammals, and some fish and birds, the urinary tract also includes the urethra.

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urinary tract Cultural  

1. The body parts involved in the elimination of urine. The ureters, urethra, and urinary bladder are all part of the urinary tract.

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Example Sentences

Local estrogen therapy typically involves applying a topical, low-dose estrogen to the vaginal area to treat genitourinary symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness as well as recurrent urinary tract infections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

They are also the most frequent causes of urinary tract and bloodstream infections in both countries.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

NDM-CRE can cause such ailments as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections and wound infections.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Michelle grabs a petri dish that's growing bacteria from a patient with a painful, urinary tract infection that keeps coming back.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

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