urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce urinary (audio)
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

Recent Examples on the Web Austin returned home and, more than a week later, was hospitalized due to a urinary tract infection that left him with severe abdominal, hip and leg pain, along with nausea, according to the report. Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024 An initial evaluation on January 1st revealed Austin had a urinary tract infection, which has since cleared. USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024 On New Year’s Day, Austin returned to Walter Reed from complications that caused severe pain revealing a urinary tract infection, or UTI. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024 The defense secretary underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure for prostate cancer Dec. 22, which led to a urinary tract infection and serious intestinal complications. Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 1 Feb. 2024 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday. Tara Copp, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2024 He was found to have a urinary tract infection and was transferred to the ICU the next day, where further testing revealed abdominal fluid that was obstructing his small intestine. Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2024 The defense secretary was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and buildup of fluids affecting his small intestines, which required a tube to be placed through his nose to drain his stomach. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2024 Win McNamee—Getty Images Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday. Lolita C. Baldor, Fortune Well, 9 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of urinary was in 1578

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Cite this Entry

“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

urinary

adjective
uri·​nary ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce urinary (audio)
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 How to pronounce urinary (audio)
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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