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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The analysis found overall improvements in vaginal dryness and urogenital symptoms, which can include things like painful urination, urinary urgency, decreased arousal, and pelvic pain or pressure.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026
From Colds to Cancer Heal Faster moves from everyday acute ailments — the common cold, urinary tract infections, sprains — through chronic conditions like asthma, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), eczema and diabetes and on to preparing for surgery as well as surgical recovery.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
May Prevent Kidney Stones Some studies have found that orange juice may also help prevent urinary kidney stones and reduce the risk of a recurrence.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
The release stated that symptoms in humans could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, while severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026
From Colds to Cancer Heal Faster moves from everyday acute ailments — the common cold, urinary tract infections, sprains — through chronic conditions like asthma, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), eczema and diabetes and on to preparing for surgery as well as surgical recovery.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
May Prevent Kidney Stones Some studies have found that orange juice may also help prevent urinary kidney stones and reduce the risk of a recurrence.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
The release stated that symptoms in humans could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, while severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 27 May. 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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