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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She initially thought she had a routine urinary infection, but within 36 hours she was in and out of consciousness and vomiting what she describes as "black tar".
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Among workers who took melatonin, urinary 8-OHdG levels were 80% higher during daytime sleep compared with those who took the placebo.
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
The finding indicated that he had a blocked urinary tract.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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