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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Examples of urinary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When Susan cried in pain from a urinary tract infection, Ami sent an ambulance to fetch her on the nearest paved road. — Washington Post, 6 May 2022 For years, pediatricians have followed flawed guidelines linking race to risks for urinary infections and newborn jaundice. — NBC News, 2 May 2022 Last year, the organization retired its guidance for treating urinary tract infections in infants and children from ages 2 months to 24 months after questions arose over the different treatment of children of color. — Jennifer Calfas, WSJ, 2 May 2022 For years, pediatricians have followed flawed guidelines linking race to risks for urinary infections and newborn jaundice. — Lindsey Tanner, ajc, 2 May 2022 These practices put those who menstruate at risk of skin irritations and urogenital infections, including urinary tract infections and bacterial vaginosis. — Moms Helping Moms, Forbes, 1 May 2022 Some resorted to the physical discomfort of trying to avoid the bathrooms for an entire school day, leading to urinary tract infections. — Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2022 On the fungal side, the pathogen Candida albicans can cause several symptoms in humans, including vaginal, urinary tract, skin and oral infections. — Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2022 The most common symptoms in pets exposed to cannabis included disorientation, lethargy, abnormal or uncoordinated movements such as swaying, lowered heart rate and urinary incontinence. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 See More

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