urinary

adjective

uri·nary ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē

ˈyu̇r-

: 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

: of, relating to, or for urine

: excreted as or in urine

urinary sugar

Examples of urinary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The paper described how race has been used in a broad array of clinical algorithms relied upon to make medical judgments about conditions as diverse as urinary tract infections, vaginal birth after cesarean sections, breast cancer, lung function and kidney function. —

Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Hill’s Science Diet has formulas to help with conditions like weight management, digestive issues, and allergies, and the brand also has a line of prescription dog foods for medical conditions like urinary and kidney problems. —

Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023 Fetal anemia Fetal tumors Lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) Mediastinal or pericardial teratoma Neck masses that cause airway compression (teratoma or lymphatic malformation). —

Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023 Breed’s symptoms—pain, fever, and urinary problems—faded. —

Popular Science, 12 Oct. 2023 In addition to its fundamental roles in reproductive health and menstrual cycle regulation, estrogen also affects the female urinary tract, reproductive tract, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucous membranes, pelvic muscles and the brain, per Johns Hopkins Medicine. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023 This specialized formula includes ingredients known to promote urinary tract health and reduce the risk of further complications. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023 First come biological tests to rule out other causes of dementia, such as vitamin deficiencies, HIV and urinary tract infections, all of which are curable, which means the comprehension issues are resolvable. —

Jessica Wapner, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2023 Experts say this behavior is unusual for felines, and could be caused by several underlying reasons, which include: A urinary tract infection. —

John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Aug. 2023 See More

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