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

The organization said dirty diapers leave babies at risk of developing rashes or urinary tract infections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Kim, 64, from Milton Keynes, lost all four limbs eight years ago after contracting sepsis from a urinary tract infection.

From BBC • May 7, 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

Additional experiments on Earth linked these microgravity-associated changes in the receptor binding protein to increased activity against E. coli strains that cause urinary tract infections in humans and are normally resistant to T7.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 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