urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē 
ˈyu̇r-
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
the urinary system
the urinary tract
urinary calculi
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar
Examples of urinary in a Sentence
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Chlamydia can cause urinary tract infections, blindness and infertility, suggesting that koalas could be in even worse shape than their declining numbers would indicate.
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Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Taken to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The company claims marshmallow root is particularly beneficial for the digestive system, intestinal lining, stomach, respiratory system, urinary tract, and skin.
—Andrew Price, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Early signs of pelvic floor weakening can start with urinary symptoms.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024
Each year, more than 400 million urinary tract infections occur in people around the globe.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Mar. 2024
Adults over the age of 65 are more susceptible to the effects of antihistamines and are at risk of experiencing anxiety, confusion, sedation, blurred vision, urinary retention, and constipation.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
Pathogens found in American meat have also been linked to thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year, as well as hundreds of thousands of urinary tract infections.
—Kelly Kasulis Cho, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
In Ontario, pharmacists prescribe medications for nineteen common conditions, including urinary tract infections (UTI), menstrual cramps, and hay fever.
—Jeffrey Singer, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Taken to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The company claims marshmallow root is particularly beneficial for the digestive system, intestinal lining, stomach, respiratory system, urinary tract, and skin.
—Andrew Price, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Early signs of pelvic floor weakening can start with urinary symptoms.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024
Each year, more than 400 million urinary tract infections occur in people around the globe.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Mar. 2024
Adults over the age of 65 are more susceptible to the effects of antihistamines and are at risk of experiencing anxiety, confusion, sedation, blurred vision, urinary retention, and constipation.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
Pathogens found in American meat have also been linked to thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year, as well as hundreds of thousands of urinary tract infections.
—Kelly Kasulis Cho, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
In Ontario, pharmacists prescribe medications for nineteen common conditions, including urinary tract infections (UTI), menstrual cramps, and hay fever.
—Jeffrey Singer, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
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urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or making up the organs of the urinary tract
2
: of, relating to, or used for urine
Medical Definition
urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: relating to, occurring in, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar
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