urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce urinary (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of urinary was in 1578

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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

urinary

adjective
uri·​nary ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce urinary (audio)
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 How to pronounce urinary (audio)
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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