urine

noun \ ˈyər-ən , ˈyu̇r- \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

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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Recent Examples of urine from the Web

Rocquigny said toxicology tests were being carried on Bourdain's body, including urine tests, to see if the 61-year-old American took any medications or other drugs, in an effort to help his family understand if anything led him to kill himself.

— thomas adamson, chicagotribune.com, "Prosecutor: No evidence of any foul play in Anthony Bourdain death," 9 June 2018
Blood and urine tests confirmed the diagnosis and a genetic test revealed the specific genetic mutations.

— sumathi reddy, WSJ, "The ‘Right to Try’ Law Says Yes, the Drug Company Says No," 6 June 2018
Cano tested positive for the diuretic Furosemide, which is often used to help mask banned substances in urine tests, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

— sean meagher, OregonLive.com, "Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano suspended 80 games for drug violation," 15 May 2018
According to Elliott, Bates could be placed under house arrest, forced to wear a GPS monitor or required to submit to increased urine analysis tests.

— michael harriot, The Root, "Ex-Cop Convicted of Killing Unarmed Black Man Caught Drinking at Bar in Apparent Violation of Parole," 14 May 2018
After that, the cop went up to an employee at the clinic and told them to not give Sanchez her urine test.

— josh magness, miamiherald, "She blew up a 7-Eleven microwave while preparing for a drug test, Colorado police say | Miami Herald," 5 May 2018
Anti-doping controls can now detect external EPO efficiently through blood and urine tests.

— nick busca, CNN, "The new frontier of doping will modify athletes' DNA," 13 Apr. 2018
Life being life, Poletto wandered into the work world and drifted into medical sales that included urine-testing equipment.

— bryce miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego native trades beach for ice skates to join Team Austria," 6 Apr. 2018
Instead of meeting with his probation officer, Couch and his mother Tonya -- herself arrested Wednesday for reportedly failing a urine test -- took off for Mexico, staying on the run for weeks.

— diana samuels, NOLA.com, "'Affluenza teen' Ethan Couch released from jail after serving 2 years," 2 Apr. 2018

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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 Defined for English Language Learners

urine

noun

Definition of urine for English Language Learners

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

URINE Defined for Kids

urine

noun \ ˈyu̇r-ən \

Definition of urine for Students

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

Medical Dictionary

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