urinary

adjective uri·nary \ ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē , ˈyu̇r- \

Definition of urinary

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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There are three common types of urinary incontinence for women after menopause.

— Philly.com, "Q&A: Urinary incontinence after menopause," 13 Aug. 2017
So, holding semen in the urethra during ejaculation could cause more inflammation and even a urinary tract infection.

— sarah jacoby, SELF, "PSA: Penis Stickers Are Not Effective Birth Control," 11 Aug. 2017
Some strains can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illnesses, pneumonia and other illnesses, reports the Centers for Disease Control.

— don sweeney, sacbee, "E. coli outbreak sickens four, closes beach," 30 July 2017
Quinolone are used to treat a range of infections including urinary tract infections, but in recent years many bacteria have begun to develop resistance.

— maya wei-haas, Smithsonian, "This Is Why Taking Fish Medicine Is Truly a Bad Idea," 30 July 2017
Thinx makes absorbent, reusable and washable underwear for women on their period or with urinary incontinence.

— ellen huet, Bloomberg.com, "Women’s Underwear Startup Thinx Replaces Embattled ‘She-E-O’," 27 July 2017
Some 25 million Americans have urinary incontinence—and contrary to popular belief, the problem affects many young people too.

— evin billington, Health.com, "Thinx's ‘Pee-Proof’ Underwear Is Designed for Bladder Leaks," 25 July 2017
At 3 years old, she was diagnosed with kidney reflux disorder after an onslaught of urinary tract infections, and underwent surgery at 9 to correct the problem.

— annamarie houlis, Woman's Day, "What It's Like to Give Birth When You Have Two Vaginas," 14 July 2017
The survey found 70% of transgender students have gone out of their way to avoid using campus bathrooms, sometimes causing health issues like urinary tract infections and kidney problems.

— leigh cuen, Teen Vogue, "All the Ways Donald Trump Broke His Promises to LGBTQ People," 8 July 2017

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First Known Use of urinary

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urinary

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Definition of urinary for English Language Learners

: relating to the parts of the body in which urine is produced and through which urine passes
: relating to or used for urine

URINARY Defined for Kids

urinary

adjective uri·nary \ ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē \

Definition of urinary for Students

:of or relating to urine or the parts of the body through which it passes

the urinary bladder

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urinary

adjective uri·nary \ ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē \

medical Definition of urinary

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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