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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Recent Examples on the Web But the tests resulted from urine samples taken before the lockout started Dec. 2. — Jason Mastrodonato, courant.com, 4 Apr. 2022 The study found extremely low levels of BPF and BPS in urine samples and did not find any consistent associations with respiratory outcomes. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 18 Mar. 2022 Hair, blood and urine samples showed no evidence of doping, California racing officials said on Friday. — New York Times, 21 Feb. 2022 The necropsy on Medina Spirit found the anti-ulcer medication omeprazole and the diuretic Lasix in blood and urine samples consistent with the medication report filed with CHRB by the attending veterinarian. — CBS News, 11 Feb. 2022 According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the process involves collecting urine samples from participants before and after the experiment. — Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2022 The determination was made through urine samples tested by a lab in New York. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2021 Santa Anita released a statement as well, according to AP, noting blood, hair, and urine samples were taken from the horse and sent to the California Horse Racing Board. — Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com, 6 Dec. 2021 The exam normally involves gathering information such as your height, weight and blood pressure, and providing blood and urine samples. — John Egan, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2021 See More

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urine

noun

\ ˈyu̇r-ən

Kids Definition of urine

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

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