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
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Originally developed in the late 1940s by gynecologist Arnold Kegel as a noninvasive treatment for urinary incontinence in women, notes Caponero, Kegels involve repeatedly contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Advertisement In women, a 2025 meta-analysis of 21 studies found that doing pelvic floor exercises can relieve vaginal discomfort, improve urinary incontinence, and even improve overall quality of life in postmenopausal women.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026
Pomegranate and cranberry juice are both packed with nutrients and antioxidants that may support and protect overall health, including the health of your heart and urinary system.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 June 2026
The consequences of restroom closures affect residents with urinary urgency, pregnant women, children, tourists, delivery drivers, individuals with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, patients taking diuretics or cancer therapies and countless workers who spend long hours outdoors.
—Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Advertisement In women, a 2025 meta-analysis of 21 studies found that doing pelvic floor exercises can relieve vaginal discomfort, improve urinary incontinence, and even improve overall quality of life in postmenopausal women.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026
Pomegranate and cranberry juice are both packed with nutrients and antioxidants that may support and protect overall health, including the health of your heart and urinary system.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 June 2026
The consequences of restroom closures affect residents with urinary urgency, pregnant women, children, tourists, delivery drivers, individuals with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, patients taking diuretics or cancer therapies and countless workers who spend long hours outdoors.
—Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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