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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In March, it was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women and girls ages 12 and older.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
In turn, some research shows that cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).26
Cranberry juice is a common ingredient in many healthy drink recipes.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs).
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
What Is Candida Auris? Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungus that is often spread among patients in health care facilities, via breathing tubes, feeding tubes, catheters in a vein and urinary catheters.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
In turn, some research shows that cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).26
Cranberry juice is a common ingredient in many healthy drink recipes.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs).
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
What Is Candida Auris? Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungus that is often spread among patients in health care facilities, via breathing tubes, feeding tubes, catheters in a vein and urinary catheters.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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