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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Cranberries Cranberries are brimming with antioxidants, especially vitamin C and polyphenols, which support immune and urinary tract health.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Prostatitis can cause many of the same urinary symptoms as prostate cancer, including frequent urination, pain with urination, and the need to urinate at night.
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Pain can be caused by the period itself or because of a reproductive system disorder such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease or urinary disorders, according to Yale Medicine.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Hydration is important for urinary tract infection prevention in both men and women.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Prostatitis can cause many of the same urinary symptoms as prostate cancer, including frequent urination, pain with urination, and the need to urinate at night.
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Pain can be caused by the period itself or because of a reproductive system disorder such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease or urinary disorders, according to Yale Medicine.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Hydration is important for urinary tract infection prevention in both men and women.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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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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