urination

noun

uri·​na·​tion ˌyər-ə-ˈnā-shən 

ˌyu̇r-

: the discharge of urine from the body : the act or process of urinating

The condition, called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), squeezes the urethra, making urination difficult and frequent.

—Nathan Seppa

And chlamydia, also characterized by burning with urination, is increasingly being screened in other ways.

—Nancy Beth Jackson

called also micturition

Examples of urination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Common symptoms include a strong, persistent urge to urinate, a burning sensation during urination, cloudy or strong-smelling urine, and pelvic pain, especially in women. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 July 2024

This, in addition to vomiting, can result in urination, defecation and yowling. —Marlene Cimons, Washington Post, 29 June 2024

Chest pain Dry skin Fatigue Headache Increased or decreased urination Itching Loss of appetite Muscle cramps Nausea Numbness Shortness of breath Trouble sleeping Vomiting Weight loss How Is CKD Diagnosed? —Hallie Levine, Health, 21 June 2024

At birth, urination is governed not by the brain, but by a spinal reflex that springs into action when the bladder reaches a certain capacity. —Emily Underwood, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

urination

noun

uri·​na·​tion ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act of urinating

called also micturition