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urinary
adjective uri·nary \ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē, ˈyu̇r-\
: relating to the parts of the body in which urine is produced and through which urine passes
: relating to or used for urine
Full Definition of URINARY
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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First Known Use of URINARY
1578
Rhymes with URINARY
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URINARY Defined for Kids
urinary
adjective uri·nary \ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē\
Definition of URINARY for Kids
: of or relating to urine or the parts of the body through which it passes <the urinary bladder>
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urinary
adjective uri·nary \ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē\
Medical Definition of URINARY
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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