urinary

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

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

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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Surgical mesh implants are typically used to treat conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence in women, according to the FDA.

— marwa eltagouri, ajc, "A doctor removed her ovaries because they were ‘in the way.’ She committed suicide," 30 May 2018
Thousands of women received mesh implants to treat pelvic conditions including urinary incontinence, and sued the manufacturers after suffering from infections, bleeding and organ damage.

— l.m. sixel, San Antonio Express-News, "Private equity funds deploy new investment strategy: financing lawsuits," 29 May 2018
With vaginal deliveries, there is a real possibility not only of vaginal tearing, but pelvic floor problems that can manifest as urinary incontinence, anal sphincter injury and fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.

— kavin senapathy, SELF, "Giving Birth Made Me Question the Informed Consent Process During Childbirth," 14 May 2018
And treatments for prostate cancer, such as prostate removal and radiation therapy, have significant and common potential harms, such as long-term erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and bothersome bowel symptoms.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "Large clinical trials change experts’ minds on prostate cancer screening," 9 May 2018
Bø said there is strong evidence that training the pelvic girdle can help with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

— elissa strauss, CNN, "The enduring mystery of the postpartum pooch," 4 May 2018
This gives me an opportunity to help millions of people who suffer urinary incontinence.

— ron hurtibise, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Bluetooth-operated bionic sphincter controller close to human trial phase," 9 Apr. 2018
Compared to vaginal delivery, C-sections were associated with a significant reduction in the risk for urinary incontinence and for pelvic organ prolapse, a dangerous weakening of the muscles that hold pelvic organs in place.

— nicholas bakalar, New York Times, "Cesarean Delivery Can Pose Long-Term Risks to Mother and Child," 26 Jan. 2018
Sulfas, which are often used to treat urinary tract infections and burns, were associated with the greatest uptick in risk: a 2.3-fold increase, compared to people who had not taken the medication.

— jamie ducharme, Time, "Here's Another Reason to Avoid Taking Unnecessary Antibiotics," 12 May 2018

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First Known Use of 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

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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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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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