micturition

noun

mic·​tu·​ri·​tion ˌmik-chə-ˈri-shən How to pronounce micturition (audio)
ˌmik-tə-
: the act or process of micturating : urination
As the bladder fills, spinal sensory afferents relay this information to a region in the pons that coordinates micturition.Susan Iversen et al.

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But a look at the role of federal funding in the state budget provides and indication that sustenance for millions of Californians hangs in the balance, making this fight more than merely a contest of political micturition. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025 Brain activity was recorded continuously during bladder filling and micturition. Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2012 Functional magnetic resonance imaging measurements made during the micturition phase were used for the final analysis. Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2012

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First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of micturition was in 1686

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“Micturition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micturition. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

micturition

noun
mic·​tu·​ri·​tion ˌmik-chə-ˈrish-ən How to pronounce micturition (audio) ˌmik-tə- How to pronounce micturition (audio)
micturitional adjective
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