urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē 
ˈyu̇r-
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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It's packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that support heart health, digestion, urinary function, and even blood sugar control.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Symptoms may include pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic, coccyx, back, hip or groin pain, and urinary incontinence, even faecal incontinence.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
It’s used to relieve menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness, hot flashes, urinary issues and more.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Inadequate diaper changing can lead to a host of significant health problems, including severe skin and urinary tract infections.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Symptoms may include pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic, coccyx, back, hip or groin pain, and urinary incontinence, even faecal incontinence.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
It’s used to relieve menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness, hot flashes, urinary issues and more.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Inadequate diaper changing can lead to a host of significant health problems, including severe skin and urinary tract infections.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or making up the organs of the urinary tract
2
: of, relating to, or used for urine
Medical Definition
urinary
adjective
uri·nary
ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē
1
: relating to, occurring in, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar
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