1
a
: a membranous sac in animals that serves as the receptacle of a liquid or contains gas
especially
: urinary bladder
b
: a gas- or air-filled vesicle in certain algae and aquatic plants (such as rockweed) : air bladder sense b
2
: something (such as the rubber bag inside a football) resembling a bladder
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Kay Hake’s father, Marvin, was an engineer at the Mallinckrodt plant and survived bladder, prostate and skin cancer.
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Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Research suggests that this group of vegetables may lower the risk of cancers such as breast, bladder, lung, colon, pancreatic and prostate.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024
These muscles support the bladder and bowel, as well as the uterus.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
The hospital’s review, Epstein said, included the case involving the bladder.
—Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
Players are responsible for managing human needs from hunger, comfort, hygiene, bladder and social battery.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Even 40 years later, scientists found lung and bladder cancer risks remained very high in the community.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Therapists will likely show you exercises for bladder and pelvic floor muscle training.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
Many older women naturally have bacteria in their bladders that can cause a UTI test to come back positive.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Research suggests that this group of vegetables may lower the risk of cancers such as breast, bladder, lung, colon, pancreatic and prostate.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024
These muscles support the bladder and bowel, as well as the uterus.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
The hospital’s review, Epstein said, included the case involving the bladder.
—Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
Players are responsible for managing human needs from hunger, comfort, hygiene, bladder and social battery.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Even 40 years later, scientists found lung and bladder cancer risks remained very high in the community.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Therapists will likely show you exercises for bladder and pelvic floor muscle training.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
Many older women naturally have bacteria in their bladders that can cause a UTI test to come back positive.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
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bladder
noun
blad·der
ˈblad-ər 
1
: a pouch in an animal in which a liquid or gas is stored
especially
: one into which urine passes from the kidneys and is stored temporarily until discharged by way of the urethra
2
: something resembling a bladder
especially
: a bag or container that can be blown up with air
Medical Definition
bladder
noun
blad·der
ˈblad-ər
1
: a membranous sac in animals that serves as the receptacle of a liquid or contains gas
especially
: urinary bladder
2
: a vesicle or pouch forming part of an animal body
the bladder of a tapeworm larva
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