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urinary Definition

uri·nary (yo̵orə ner′ē)

adjective

  1. of or relating to urine
  2. of the organs involved in the secretion and discharge of urine

Etymology: < L urina, urine + -ary

urinary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • incontinence: A: Urinary incontinence can occur at any age.
  • excretion: Urinary calcium excretion at extremes of sodium intake in normal man.
  • tract: NICE referral advice for men with urinary tract ' outflow ' symptoms.
  • catheter: You will also have a urinary catheter draining urine from your bladder.
  • catheterisation: Urinary catheterisation is where a catheter is inserted into your bladder.
  • infection: GBS can be a cause of urinary tract infection or result in neonatal disease.

Modifying Another Word

  • even: Symptoms may affect the skin, digestive system, behavior, arthritis or even urinary incontinence.
  • especially: Renal function parameters, especially urinary output should be monitored after the examination in these patients.

Browse dictionary entries near urinary

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  1. urinary bladder
  2. urinary calculus
  3. urinary tubule
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