Definition

Medical jargon for anything related to your body's liquid waste management system, from kidneys to bladder to that awkward moment at the doctor's office with a plastic cup. It encompasses all the organs and plumbing involved in filtering blood and evicting unwanted substances via urine. Urinary issues are what happen when this drainage system goes rogue.

Example Usage

The urinary tract infection made her feel like she needed to pee every five minutes, even when there was nothing left to evacuate.

Source: Medical anatomy terminology

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