urine

noun \ ˈyər-ən , ˈyu̇r- \

Definition of urine

:waste material that is secreted by the kidney in vertebrates, is rich in end products of protein metabolism together with salts and pigments, and forms a clear amber and usually slightly acid fluid in mammals but is semisolid in birds and reptiles

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urinous

play \ˈyər-ə-nəs, ˈyu̇r-\ adjective

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The product is not only supposed to sanitize the pee, it is supposed to cause the urine to splash back on the pee-petrator.

— howard gensler, Philly.com, "News leak: SEPTA's urine-repellent spray not a success," 29 Aug. 2017
Those with Type 1 diabetes should also test for ketones in their urine (if blood sugar is severely or unexplainably high) before exercising and should avoid vigorous activity/exercise when ketones are elevated.

— trihealth, Cincinnati.com, "The Importance of Exercise in Treating Diabetes," 21 Aug. 2017
Boston’s events were mostly peaceful, although late Saturday, the police tweeted that some protesters were throwing bottles, urine and rocks at them.

— jesse hamilton, Bloomberg.com, "Trump Tweets Praise Boston Protest as Chance for Nation to Heal," 19 Aug. 2017
Hepatitis A symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dark urine.

— paul sisson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Death toll reaches 11 in San Diego hepatitis A outbreak," 15 Aug. 2017
The inmate punched the walls in the jail's booking room, flooded his cell with water, urine, and feces, and slung water at officers who restrained him to a chair while cleaning his cell.

— ivana hrynkiw, AL.com, "Appeals court reverses decision suspending Irondale officer who reportedly beat inmate," 14 July 2017
For men and women with stress urinary incontinence, slings can be placed beneath the urethra (the tube where urine flows from the bladder).

— dr. lisa parrillo, idahostatesman, "It may be embarrassing to talk about, but there’s help for incontinence," 7 July 2017
For the greyhounds running at Florida's dozen racetracks, a trip to the winner's circle also means a urine test.

— kyle swenson, chicagotribune.com, "Dog racing 'has a drug problem' as 12 Florida greyhounds test positive for cocaine," 7 July 2017
Our old pal white vinegar is another one that can be employed to remove urine stains and smells from textiles.

— jolie kerr, Esquire, "About Those Mysterious Stains on Your Pants," 30 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of urine

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin urina, from urinari to dive; akin to Sanskrit vār water and perhaps to Sanskrit varṣati it rains, Greek ourein to urinate

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urine

noun

Definition of urine for English Language Learners

medical : waste liquid that collects in the bladder before leaving the body

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urine

noun \ ˈyu̇r-ən \

Definition of urine for Students

:the yellowish liquid produced by the kidneys and given off from the body as waste

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urine

noun \ ˈyu̇r-ən \

medical Definition of urine

:waste material that is secreted by the kidney, is rich in end products (as urea, uric acid, and creatinine) of protein metabolism together with salts and pigments, and forms a clear amber and usually slightly acid fluid

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